Easy Clam Chowder

Fast and simple clam chowder. My granddaughter loves this.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes   Cook Time: 20 minutes  

Ingredients

1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can clams with juice
1/2 can water, 1/2 can milk
2 medium waxy potatoes, peeled and diced
1 carrot, shredded
1 tbsp butter or oil
Dry parsley
black pepper
ground celery seed

Directions

In saucepan on medium, saute potatoes in 1 tbsp butter or oil until slightly colored. Add can of soup, 1/2 can water, 1/2 can milk, shredded carrot, 1 tsp dry parsley, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp ground celery seed, 1 can clams with juice, and stir thoroughly. Bring to soft boil then lower heat to simmer, cover and cook 20-30 minutes.

If you like it thicker, mix 3 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp milk, and add to the soup and stir thoroughly. Serve with crackers or toast.

Categories: Chowders, Cream Soups, Soups & Stews

Tags: Clam Chowder, easy

Submitted by: mouse on January 7, 2013