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Clam & Pasta Chowder

Source of Recipe

The Best Diabetes Cookbook - by Katherine E. Younker - e-mail

CLAM AND PASTA CHOWDER
The Best Diabetes Cookbook - by Katherine E. Younker e-mail

Exchanges
WW Points
Yield: 6 servings

- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
- 2/3 cup chopped sweet green peppers
- 1-1/2 cans (5 ounces) 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, aproximately 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.

One serving equals: Calories: 149, Carbohydrate: 24 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 3 g, Sodium: 643 mg, Cholesterol: 12 mg ++++ Exchanges: 2/3 Starch, 2 vegetables 1/2 Lean Meat ++++ WWP: 3