Featured Recipe

- 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil

- 2 slices turkey bacon

- 1 onion, diced

- 2 celery stalks sliced

- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

- 2 1/2 cups water

- 2 potatoes (large) - scrubbed and cut into chunks

- 1/2 tsp thyme

Pinch Salt, Pinch Pepper

- 1 bay leaf

- 1/2 pound green beans , cut into 1/2 inch pieces

- 24 hard shell clams, shucked

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cool until browned, stir in celery and onion and cook until tender (about 5 minutes)

Stir in tomatoes, water, potatoes, thyme, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes) Add beans and clams and cook until beans are tender and clams are cooked through (about 5 minutes) Remove the bay leaf and stir in the parsley and serve.

Makes 6 servings