Quick and Easy Clam Chowder

Name: Quick and Easy Clam Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, diced; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted; 1-1/2 cups milk; 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Minced fresh parsley

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 5 servings.

Here's a quick chowder that's been in my family for over 30 years. I make a big pot to take to an annual party at work. It's always a hit. Served with crusty bread and a salad, it's the perfect meal for a chilly evening.

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups milk
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
2. In the same skillet, saute onion in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in soup and milk. Add the clams, lemon juice, thyme, pepper and bacon; cook until heated through. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 268 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

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