Best Clam Chowder

Best Clam Chowder

Yield: 5-6

Prep time : 20 minutes 

Cook time: 35 minutes 

Total time: 55 minutes

This delicious, creamy Best Clam Chowder is the perfect soup to serve for a lighter holiday meal.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 bacon strips, divided
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 celery pieces, chopped
• 1 leek, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3-4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup broth
• 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
• 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) of whole clams, undrained, chop into chunky pieces
• Bay leaf
• Chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish

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