Creamy Alfredo Clam Chowder

Name: Creamy Alfredo Clam Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium bay leaf; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, in juice; 1 -2 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (up to 1/2 teaspoon); 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion; 1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes; 1 (15 -16 ounce) jar traditional alfredo sauce; 2 tablespoons snipped green onions; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 cups fat-free half-and-half; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Submitted by The Spice Guru

"My recipe for New England-inspired clam chowder in a hearty Alfredo cream base, is delicious and surprisingly easy to prepare."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 medium bay leaf
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, in juice
1 -2 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried thyme or 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
¹⁄₄ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (up to 1/2 teaspoon)
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1 (15 -16 ounce) jar traditional alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons snipped green onions
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
¹⁄₄ cup all-purpose flour

directions

IN a 4-quart pot, add 1 medium bay leaf, 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice, 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth, and the strained juice from one (10 ounce) can baby clams (reserve clams and set aside).
ADD 1-2 tablespoons pre-cooked crumbled bacon, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion; STIR.
BRING mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
COVER and cook for 7 minutes, or until potatoes are firm-tender.
UNCOVER and reduce heat to medium-low; ADD 1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes, and 1 (15-16 ounce) jar traditional Alfredo sauce; BLEND well.
STIR in the reserved clams, 2 tablespoons snipped green onions, and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice.
POUR 2 cups nonfat half and half in a medium bowl; WHISK in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour gradually until smooth; ADD mixture into pot while stirring constantly; STIR well.
SIMMER uncovered, stirring as needed, about 20-25 minutes, or to desired consistency.
REMOVE bay leaf.
SERVE and enjoy!