Ingredients

  • 1 qt. clam juice
  • 1 qt. Idaho potatoes, peeled, chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onions, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 8 slices OSCAR MAYER 18-22 Slice Count Raw Bacon Flat Pak, cooked, crumbled (reserve drippings)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 qt. fat-free milk
  • 1 qt. canned clams, drained
  • 2 cups cod fillets, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese
  • 4 tsp. fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tsp. fresh dill, chopped
  • 16 each prepared corn muffin mix, baked into 5-inch flat muffins

Method

  • Combine clam juice, potatoes, onions and celery in a saucepan.
  • Bring to simmer; cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Combine 1/4 cup each reserved bacon drippings and flour (or 1 Tbsp.
  • each for trial recipe) in large pot.
  • Cook 5 min.
  • on medium-low heat, whisking constantly.
  • Do not burn the roux.
  • Gradually add milk; bring to simmer, whisking constantly to prevent scorching.
  • Stir in potato mixture; bring to simmer.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except corn muffins.
  • Cook until fish is done and soup is heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve 1-1/2 cups chowder in a crock.
  • Top with a muffin.