Clean Eatin' Clam Chowder

1 bottle clam nectar

1 can baby clams, undrained

2 tbsp olive oil

2 green onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 carrot, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 medium potato, unpeeled, diced

½ bell pepper, diced (any colour or combination of)

1 tbsp all purpose flour

½ c 1% milk

½ c non-fat sour cream

½ tbsp dry dill weed

1 tbsp lemon herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 slices low fat turkey bacon, diced

Heat oil over in large pot over medium heat.  Add turkey bacon and brown.  Add green onions and garlic.  Sautee over low-medium heat for 2 minutes.  Add flour.  Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.  Be careful the mixture doesn’t brown too much.  Slowly add clam nectar.  Add vegetables and seasonings.  Bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes.  Add clams and juice.  Simmer 10 more minutes, until vegetables are tender.  Add milk and sour cream.  Heat through.

Serves 4

Cal: 195

Protein: 12g

Carbs: 21g

Fat: 7g