Manhattan Clam Chowder

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups water
¼ cup celery Washed, trimmed and diced
½ cup thinly sliced carrotsWashed, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (14 oz.)  canned reduced sodium diced red tomatoes
1 cup potatoesWashed, trimmed and cubed
¼ cup onionsWashed, trimmed, and diced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leave
1 (8oz.) cans minced clamsUndrained
¼ teaspoon ground thyme

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large saucepan combine butter, bouillon granules, carrots, onions and pepper.
2Cook  until onions are tender. 
3Stir in flour. Add tomatoes, potatoes, bay leaves and water.  Heat to boil and reduce heat.
4Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Just before serving. Stir in undrained clams.  Heat through. Remove bay leaves and serve.Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates