Garlic Potato Clam Chowder

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 2 cups chicken broth
• pepper
• 2 (6 1/2-9 3/4 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
• 3 ounces packages garlic instant mashed potatoes (i use trader joe's brand)
• 2 cups milk

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil over medium heat in large saucepan.
• 2 add chopped onion and shredded carrots and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add chicken broth and pepper and bring to a boil.
• 4 stir in clams, potato flakes, potato seasoning packet, and milk.
• 5 cook, stirring or whisking constantly, until thoroughly heated and smooth.
• 6 do not allow to boil.
• 7 add addtional milk for a thinner consistency.
• 8 garnish with dill weed and shredded cheese if desired.