Mommy's Manhattan Style Clam Chowder


Hearty and yummy.....low fat, too! great with bread for a nice hot lunch.

Steps


In a large soup pot , heat the oil.
Add onions , carrots , bell pepper , celery and garlic.
Cook , stirring often , for about 8 minutes.
Add potatoes , diced tomatoes , crushed tomatoes , reserved clam juice and clam juice.
Stir and bring to a boil.
Add sugar , pepper , thyme , basil , bay leaf , and salt to taste.
Reduce heat and gently simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
Stir in the clams during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
Remove bay leaf and serve.

Ingredients


oil, onion, carrot, green bell pepper, celery rib, garlic cloves, potatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, baby clams, clam juice, sugar, pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, bay leaf, salt