Manhattan Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

1 onion chopped

2 carrots chopped

2 stalks celery chopped

1-3 turnips chopped

handful of fresh parsley chopped

In a large stock pot sauté the vegetables in a few tablespoons

of olive oil until getting tender.

2 -3 cans of chopped clams with the juice

1 bay leaf

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

1 cup of veal or chicken stock (sugar free)

1 cup of water

1 large can of whole tomatoes in their juice

In a blender blend stock and tomatoes and pour into the pot with the

veggies.  Add the clams with juice and water.  Add bay leaf and pepper

flakes.  Taste now and add salt and pepper to taste.  Simmer for 1/2 to 1 hour on low to medium.