Italian Manhattan Clam Chowder

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, including liquid
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, including liquid
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup small shell pasta

Recipe

• 1 drain clams, saving liquid.
• 2 in a large saucepan, saute celery and green onions in the butter. add water, tomatoes (including liquid), carrots, bouillon, thyme, pepper, and the clam liquid. bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
• 3 add macaroni; cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 add clams; heat through.