Best 4 Legal Seafood Light Clam Chowder Recipes

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Looking for a comforting and flavorful seafood dish? Legal Sea Foods' Light Clam Chowder is a must-try! This classic New England-style chowder is made with fresh clams, tender potatoes, and a creamy broth. It's a perfect choice for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. But what makes this chowder so special? Legal Sea Foods uses only the freshest ingredients, ensuring a rich and delicious flavor in every bowl. Plus, this chowder is lightened up with skim milk and low-fat margarine, making it a healthier option without compromising on taste. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal, Legal Sea Foods' Light Clam Chowder is sure to hit the spot. And with our easy-to-follow recipe, you can enjoy this restaurant-quality chowder in the comfort of your own home. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLAM CHOWDER, LIGHTENED UP



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This lighter Clam Chowder, full of canned clams, potatoes, and corn, is still creamy but with less fat than most other versions.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
1 large white onion (chopped fine)
2 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cubed small)
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup vegetable broth
2 10 oz cans clams (drained, juice reserved)
2 bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
kosher salt and fresh pepper
1 cup fresh corn
oyster crackers (optional for serving)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt butter. Add onions, and heat on low heat until onions are translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add flour and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the milk, vegetable broth, reserved clam juice, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove half of the soup and discard bay leaves, put soup in blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot.
  • Add clams, corn and adjust salt if needed and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Serve and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/4 cups, Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 209.5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g

LEGAL SEAFOOD STYLE LOW FAT CLAM CHOWDER



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No butter, milk or cream! The long simmering time gives this version it's intense flavor. I cut this recipe out of the Boston Globe in April 1989, about a year and a half after it was first added to the menu.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chowders

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups chopped clams (fresh or frozen)
2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
1/2 cup water
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1 cup potato, diced 1/4 inch
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Add onion, clams, clam juice, water, bay leaf and thyme to a large sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add celery and carrot, simmer covered 25 minutes.
  • Add potato and garlic, simmer covered 20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf, add salt if needed and a generous amount of black pepper.
  • Top with parsley and serve.

LEGAL SEAFOOD'S NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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This is a well-known dish from a well-known Boston chain; it was one of my favorites when we lived there, though rich enough that it wasn't exactly my everyday fare. I haven't tried this yet, though; I found it online.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 quarts littleneck clams, well-scrubbed
1 cup water
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ounces salt pork, finely chopped
2 cups onions, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups clam broth
3 cups fish stock
1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups light cream
oyster crackers (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in large covered saucepot.
  • Add the clams and garlic Cook 6-10 min over med-high heat, or until the clams have just opened.
  • Drain clams, reserving the broth.
  • Strain the broth through coffee filters/cheesecloth to remove grit.
  • Remove the clams from their shells, chop finely.
  • In a large heavy saucepot, cook the salt pork over low heat until the fat is rendered and becomes liquid.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the"cracklings" and reserve them.
  • Add the onions to the fat; cook over med-high heat for 5-7 minutes, til softened but not browned.
  • Add in flour; cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the reserved clam broth, the 4-1/2 c.
  • of clam broth and the fish stock; whisk to remove lumps.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil; add potatoes, Reduce heat, simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
  • Stir in the clams, salt pork and the light cream.
  • Heat chowder to desired temperature.
  • Serve with oyster crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 205, Sodium 812.7, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 64.9

LEGAL SEA FOODS LIGHT CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE



Legal Sea foods light clam chowder Recipe image

Provided by รก-4131

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped fresh clams.
4 cups fish broth.
One small onion, finely chopped (to yield 1/2 cup)
one medium-size clove garlic
one bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
one large carrot, finely diced
one medium-size yellow boiling potato, such as Yukon gold, peeled and finely diced
salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the clams, fish broth, onion,garlic, bay leaf, & thyme in a heavy for quart saucepan over high heat. When the link with boils, reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 10 min. At the carrot and potato and cook about 30 min. longer. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley just before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams are delicate and will toughen if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender.
  • Use a good quality clam juice. The clam juice is an important part of the chowder, so be sure to use a good quality brand. You can also make your own clam juice by simmering clam shells in water.
  • Add vegetables to your liking. You can add any vegetables you like to your chowder. Some popular choices include potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of cream or milk to make the chowder richer.

Conclusion:

Legal Sea Food's Light Clam Chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The chowder is made with fresh clams, vegetables, and a creamy broth. It is also low in calories and fat, making it a healthy option for those who are watching their weight.

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