Jazzed-Up Clam Chowder

Name: Jazzed-Up Clam Chowder
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings (1 quart).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Soup Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (19 ounces) chunky New England clam chowder; 1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn; 2/3 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons bacon bits; 2 tablespoons minced chives

No one ever guesses that my dressed-up chowder comes from canned ingredients. —Josephine Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 can (19 ounces) chunky New England clam chowder
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
2/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons bacon bits
2 tablespoons minced chives

Directions

In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the clam chowder, corn and milk. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, 4-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheese, bacon and chives.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 211 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

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nangel311

Dec 31, 2011

This was super easy and fast to put together. Instead of making it in the microwave, I made it on the stove and instead of chives, I used green onions. My family raved about it. I will definitely make this quick dish again.