Manhattan Clam Chowder II

A real easy and tasty Manhattan Clam Chowder.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
• ½ cup finely chopped carrots
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain clams and reserve liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to make 3 cups of stock.

Step 2

In a large saucepan pour clam juice and water mixture, undrained tomatoes, onions, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper and thyme. Cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the pan from the heat. Mash the vegetables slightly to thicken the broth. Add clams to the saucepan and heat thoroughly. Serve hot.