New England Style Clam Chowder

    Servings: 6

    Source: Diabetic Newsletter


    Ingredients

      1 medium onion/chopped
      1 C water
      2 medium potatoes/peeled/cut into ½ in. cubes
      2 (6oz cans) chopped/minced clams (use juice)
      3 pkgs (1 tsp each) chicken bouillon granules
      4 C -LF (1% fat) milk
      3 T each: flour & cornstarch, mix with 1/2 C water
      Freshly ground pepper to taste
      1/4 C very lean, cooked bacon bits


    In a large, pot sprayed with nonstick spray, stir-fry onion over medium heat until soft. . Add water, potatoes, clams and chicken bouillon granules. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.. Add milk, flour/cornstarch mixture and pepper. . Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Ladle into 6 large soups bowls and garnish with bacon bits.

    Calories: 177,Protein: 12.8 g,Sodium: 883 mg,Cholesterol: 23 mg,Fat: 2.46 g, Carbohydrates: 24 g,

    * Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 lean meat; 1 bread; 3/4 nonfat milk