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CREAMY CLAM AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER

Source of Recipe

Suz


Recipe Introduction

Yield: 4 servings

List of Ingredients


- 2 cups cooked navy, or other white beans, divided
- 1 can (14 ounces) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, divided
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, rinsed, drained
- 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill weed
- Salt and pepper, to taste




Recipe


Process 1 cup beans with 1/2 cup broth in food processor or blender until smooth.

Saute garlic in oil in large saucepan 1 minute. Stir in pureed bean mixture, remaining 1 cup beans, remaining broth, and broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in clams, tomatoes, wine, milk, and dill weed. Heat just until hot through, 3 to 4 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.