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 ==
# 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.
== 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
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