Monday, August 18, 2008

Low Carb Recipe for Chunky Clam Chowder



This is a great soup for lunch or dinner. It is a chunky broth soup, not the traditional creamy clam chowder. It takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. Makes 5 servings.

2 cans (13 oz) Clams with juice
2 cups (approx) chicken broth
14 oz tomatoes, diced with juice
1 onion, chopped
2 small potatoes, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Drain clams, setting clams aside, and saving liquid.

Add chicken broth to clam liquid to measure 3 cups of total liquid. Put into large stock pot.

Add all ingredients to pot except clams. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer approx 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. (Not over cooked)

Add clams and more water if soup is too thick, and bring to boil again for 1-2 minutes.

Serve in bowls.



Tip: Omit potatoes for an even lower carb meal.

Per Serving
224 calories, 2g fat, 26g protein, 26g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 49mg cholesterol

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