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Clam Chowder #4, tomato style, quick

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Clam Chowder #4, tomato style, quick

2 Tablespoons butter
1 chopped medium onion
3 chopped medium celery ribs
2, 7 ounce cans minced clams, drained, liquid reserved
...or 1/4 pint drained chopped fresh
water
2 cups, sieved canned tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Saute onion, celery and clams in butter.
Add water to reserved clam juice to make 1 cup.
Combine clam liquid, tomatoes, sauteed mixture.
Add salt and pepper. (May add tomato juice or
water if thinner soup is desired).
Simmer for 10 minutes, until clams are cooked
and chowder is hot, but not boiling.
Serve hot with soda crackers.