Clam and Pasta Chowder

Clam And Pasta Chowder - 24g Carbs, 3g Fiber

Yield: 6 Servings

From: The Best Diabetes Cookbook


 * 2 Tsp vegetable oil
 * 1 1/2 Tsp Crushed garlic
 * 1 Cup Chopped onions
 * 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped carrots
 * 2/3 Cup Chopped Sweet green peppers
 * 1 1/2 Cans (5 Oz) Clams, Reserving Juice From 1 Can
 * 1 Cup Diced potatoes
 * 2 1/2 Cups Canned or Fresh tomatoes, Crushed
 * 2 1/2 Cups Seafood or chicken stock
 * 1/3 Cup tubetti or macaroni

In a Large Nonstick Saucepan, Heat oil; Saute garlic, onions,carrots, And green peppers Until Tender, Approximately 5 Minutes.

Add Juice of 1 Can of Clams, potatoes, tomatoes And Stock.Cover And Simmer For 20 Minutes.

Add Reserved Clams And tubetti.

Simmer For 10 Minutes or Until Pasta is Cooked.

Nutrition Per Serving:
 * 149 Calories, 24g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein,
 * 3g Fat, 643 mg Sodium, 12 mg Cholesterol

diabetic Exchanges: 2/3 Starch, 2 Vegetables, 1/2 Lean Meat

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