New England Clam Chowder Recipe

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"While vacationing in the New England states, we enjoyed a delicious clam chowder," recalls Rosann McWherter of Dublin, California. "When I go home, I wanted to savor the same flavor in the least amount of time. That's how this shortcut was born."

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New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 3 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed New England clam chowder, undiluted
1-1/3 cups milk
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, drained
2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Yield: 3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 205 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 1,139 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as New England Clam Chowder in Quick Cooking January/February 2003, p56

Keep Clams Tender

Homemade clam chowder is a real treat! The trick to wonderfully tender clams is to add them at the end of cooking. If they cook too long, they become tough. —Evelyn Joy, Alameda, California