MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER

This recipe was sent to me by Everyday Diabetic Recipes who got it from Mr. Food. One serving has a good carb to protein ratio for diabetics - 22 g carbs to 9 1/2 g protein. I won't be trying it as I don't like clam chowder but I thought some of you might enjoy it.

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (10-ounce) cans baby clams, undrained
• 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
• 2 tablespoons real bacon bits
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

What To Do:

1. In a 6-quart soup pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion, celery, and carrots and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until onions are tender, stirring frequently.
    
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 50 to 55 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Ladle into bowls and serve. Garnish each bowl with a sprig of fresh parsley if desired.

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