Manhattan Clam Chowder Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• drain clams and reserve liquid. add enough water to reserved liquid to make 3 cups of stock.
• 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.
• remove the pan from the heat. mash the vegetables slightly to thicken the broth. add clams to the saucepan and heat thoroughly. serve hot.