New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

Yield= 10 Servings (1 cup per serving)

• 1 Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 Tablespoons of all-purpose flour *
• 2-10 ounce cans of baby clams in water
• 1 lb of red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 head of cauliflower (to make 2 cups of puree)
• 2 cups of 1% milk
• 4 springs of fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Smoked paprika to garnish for a smoking flavor

*Use garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour to make a soup gluten free

Directions:

1. In a large pot, add the olive oil, garlic, and onion to be sautéed for 5 minutes.
2. Add the garbanzo bean flour to the large pot and stir for 1 minute.
3. Add 1 cup of water, clams, milk, potatoes, 2 thyme springs, and bay leaves to the large pot.
4. Steam and puree the cauliflower. Add the puree to the soup.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, stir, and then simmer for 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the soup thickened. Stir every 5-10 minutes.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish each serving with thyme and paprika

Nutrient Analysis Per Serving: Calories: 114, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 13 mg, Carbohydrate: 16 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 8 g, Sodium: 390 mg

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