Lactose Free Creamy Clam Chowder

Recipe by: Makers of LACTAID® brand products

Try out this creamy clam chowder recipe that the whole family will love! It's easy to make, and it's made with Lactaid® lactose free milk, so you can enjoy this classic summertime favorite without the discomfort.

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

3 red potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus 1 tablespoon for boiling the potatoes

2 1/2 cups <a href="/products/lactaid-whole-milk">LACTAID® Whole Milk</a>

2 bacons strips, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 6 1/2 ounce cans of clams with liquid

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon of salt and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the potatoes cook, make the chowder. Pour the LACTAID® Milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat in 30-second increments until warm, about 1 1/2 minutes. Set aside.
Place the bacon in a soup pot over medium heat and cook until the bacon is crisp and browned, stirring often, 4 to 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Add the olive oil to the bacon fat. Then add the onions, carrots, celery, pepper and remaining salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the thyme and flour and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, being sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot, and then pour in the LACTAID® Milk. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, add the boiled potatoes, clams (and liquid), and cook until the potatoes and clams are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve.