New York Clam Chowder

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4-6 servings
Preparation Time: 20 minutes / Cook Time: 40 minutes

• Ingredients
• 1 tbsp. grapeseed or canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 4 small, ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups chopped clams with juice, or 5 6½-oz. cans
• 1 cup of bottled clam juice
• 1 cup of water
• 4 oz. blanched potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• ¼ tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté until the garlic and onion begin to soften, but not brown.
2. Add white wine and bring to a boil. Cook until the wine reduces by one half. Add the tomatoes, clams, clam juice, water, and potatoes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Add freshly picked thyme leaves, pepper, and salt. Serve.

Nutritional information
Calories per serving: 160. Carbohydrates: 12 grams. Fat: 4 grams. Protein: 15 grams. Fiber: 1.5 grams. Sodium: 264 milligrams.