Manhattan (Red) Clam Chowder

Course :	Chowders
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

2	cups	fat-free chicken broth
2	cups	diced potatoes
1/2	cup	diced carrots
1/2	cup	diced celery
1/2	cup	diced onion
1	clove	garlic
1/2	teaspoon	dried thyme
1/4	teaspoon	dried oregano
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper
26	ounces	minced clams -- with juices
1 1/2	cups	chopped fresh tomatoes -- or canned diced tomatoes
8	ounces	tomato sauce
1/4	cup	snipped parsley -- loosely packed

Preparation:

In a large saucepan combine the chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover and cook about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the undrained clams, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Heat until bubble. Stir in the parsley and serve. Makes 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Nutritional Information:

80 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 434mg Sodium