Manhattan Clam Chowder (quick)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1/4 cup sliced celery (optional)
• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can minced clams (i use whole baby)
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chop with juice (or 1 can stewed tomatoes)
• 1 small potato, cubed
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 1 dash thyme or 1 dash marjoram
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
• oyster crackers (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except crackers in a saucepan.
• 2 simmer covered for 30 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• 3 serve with oyster crackers or crackers of your choice.