Instructions: Legal Sea Foods Inc., a chain of restaurants and fish markets has been an institution in Boston for thirty years, and its chowders - fish and clam - have been a staple of the business; they were even served at several presidential inaugurations. Then in 1988, to meet the changing times, Legal introduced a light version of its clam chowder. The peppery-tasting wrote about Legal Sea Foods chowders.

1. Combine the clams, fish broth, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over high heat. When the liquid boils, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Add the celery, carrot, and potato and cook for about 30 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley just before serving.

Prep in 10 mins; cook in 45 mins. Feeds 6: each 118 calories, 1.6g fat

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