Legal Lite Clam Chowder

courtesy of Legal Seafoods

ingredients
2 cups clams, chopped
3 cups fish stock or bottled clam juice
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 cup fresh potatoes, diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
3/4 cup carrot, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped

preparation
In a pan large enough for all ingredients, place chopped clams, fish stock, chopped onion, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes. Add diced potatoes and cook for 20 minutes (total cooking time should be 90 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste. When ready to serve, add chopped fresh parsley.