No-Cream Clam Chowder Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• 4 dozen clams in shells, scrubbed
• 2 slices smoked bacon, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 medium-size onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, with leaves, chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
• 1 large ear fresh corn, kernels removed, or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 3/4 pound red potatoes, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley