Title: Quick clam chowder *** robyn
 Categories: Soups, Seafood, Mw
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      2 ea 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 ea 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. FROM: ROBYN HENDRICKS   (SPGW99B) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>