Mushroom clam chowder

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupFresh mushrooms, chopped
1teaspoonVeg oil
7ouncesMinced clams (canned)
½cupCelery, chopped
cupOnion, chopped
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
teaspoonCayenne
1⅓cupNonfat dry milk powder
cupCold water
1tablespoonCornstarch
2tablespoonsFresh parsley, minced

Directions

Heat oil in saucepan and saute mushrooms. Stir in undrained clams, celery, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Mix together milk powder, water, and cornstarch (you may substitute 1½ c skim milk for the powder & water). Stir milk mixture into saucepan and simmer over low heat until soup thickens. Pour into serving bowls and top each serving with ½ T parsley. (142 calories per serving)

Makes 4 servings