Clam and Pasta Chowder

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
 * Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

 * 2 tsp vegetable oil
 * 1½ tsp crushed garlic
 * 1 cup chopped onions
 * ½ cup finely chopped carrots
 * ⅔ cup chopped sweet green peppers
 * 1½ cans (5 oz) clams, reserving juice from 1 can
 * 1 cup diced potatoes
 * 2½ cups canned or fresh tomatoes, crushed
 * 2½ cups seafood or chicken stock
 * ⅓ cup tubetti or macaroni

Directions

 * 1) In a large nonstick saucepan, heat oil; saute garlic, onions,carrots, and green peppers until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
 * 2) Add juice of 1 can of clams, potatoes, tomatoes and stock.
 * 3) Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 4) Add reserved clams and tubetti.
 * 5) Simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 149 Calories | 24g Carbs | 3g Fiber | 8g Protein | 3g Fat | 643 mg Sodium | 12 mg Cholesterol
 * Diabetic exchanges: ⅔ starch | 2 vegetables | ½ lean meat