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Garden Clam Chowder
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Ingredients:
1 cup small shells or other small pasta
3 cups reduced fat milk
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 (6 ounce) can clams, drained
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain. Rinse pasta under cold water to cool. Combine 2-1/2 cups milk, vegetables, thyme, paprika and pasta in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Combine remaining 1/2-cup milk and cornstarch and mix until cornstarch dissolves. Stir cornstarch into soup and return to simmer. Add clams and simmer for three minutes. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. Recipe makes four servings.

Nutrition information per serving (12 ounces):
Calories: 256
Total Fat: 3g (11-percent of calories)
Saturated Fat: 1g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 22g
Protein: 17g
Carbohydrate: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Cholesterol: 199mg
Sodium: 152mg
Exchanges:  Starch/Bread 1-1/2, Lean Meat 1/2, Vegetable 2, Non-fat Milk 1/2, Fat 1/2