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Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder

I'm putting this recipe here for safekeeping. It looks like a good lighter version of clam chowder than what i usually make, and since we are trying to eat healthier, i'm going to give this a try when the weather turns colder. From cooking light.

Steps

Drain clams in a colander over a bowl , reserving juice.
Add bottled clam juice to reserved juice to equal 3 1 / 2 cups.
Set aside clams and juice.
Cook bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat until crisp , stirring occasionally.
Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon , reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan.
Return bacon to pan.
Increase heat to medium-high.
Add onion , celery , and butter.
Saut 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add clam juice mixture , potato , and next 4 ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Cover , reduce heat , and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender.
Stir in clams , evaporated milk , 1% milk , and sherry.
Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated , stirring occasionally.
Discard bay leaf.
Sprinkle with parsley.

Ingredients

clams, clam juice, center-cut bacon, onion, celery, butter, red potatoes, fresh thyme leave, salt, fresh ground black pepper, bay leaf, fat-free evaporated milk, 1% low-fat milk, dry sherry, fresh parsley