Spicy Southwestern Clam Chowder

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, medium chopped
• 13 ounces linguica sausage, diced
• 1 large potato, peeled chopped
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 14 ounces chicken broth
• 1 cup corn
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 (10 ounce) cans baby clams, juice reserved

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large stock pot.
• 2 add onions and sauté 5 minutes over medium heat.
• 3 add the linguica and saute 5 more minutes more.
• 4 stir in the remaining ingredients except the clams and bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes till the potatoes and carrots are tender.
• 6 add the baby clams and cook 5 minutes. serve hot and enjoy.