New England Light and Creamy Clam Chowder - The Scramble

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon (pork, turkey, or vegetarian, chopped)
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced, about 1/2 tsp.)
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 1 can chopped clams (6.5 oz.)
• 8 oz. bottled clam juice
• 1 ½ cups canned evaporated nonfat milk
• 2 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1/4 tsp. white or black pepper