Title: Quick Clam Chowder
Categories: Chowder Shellfish Microwave Main
Yield: 4 Servings
| 2 | | Potato; pared and diced |
| 1 | c | Leek; washed and sliced or |
| 1/2 | c | Celery; sliced |
| 1/2 | c | Carrot; sliced |
| 2 | ts | Margarine; diet |
| 2 | c | Tomato; low sodium - canned |
| 1/4 | ts | Thyme |
| 1 | | Littleneck clams; rinsed |
In 4 qt microwave casserole, combine potato, leeks or onions,
celery,carrot, and margarine;cover with plastic wrap and zap on high for 6
min, until potato is softened. Add tomatoes with liquid and thyme,recover
with plastic wrap and zap again on high for 5 min until potato is soft and
mixture is thoroughly heated. Arrange clams hinge side out and cover
again...Zap 3 min turn... Zap 3 min.Let stand 5 min and serve.