Red Clam Chowder - Another Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 first-course servings
2 cups each: clam juice, tomato juice, diced peeled potatoes
1 can (14 1⁄2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup each: chopped onion, sliced carrots
1⁄2 cup each: chopped green bell pepper, celery
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1⁄2 teaspoon each: dried oregano leaves, sugar
2 cans (61⁄2 ounces each) chopped clams, drained, liquor reserved
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 154 % calories from fat: 20 Protein (g): 6.3 Carbohydrate (g): 26.1 Fat (g): 3.7 Saturated fat (g): 0.5 Cholesterol (mg): 7.6 Sodium (mg): 651

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.5

1. Combine all ingredients, except clams, salt, and cayenne pepper, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours, adding clams during last 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf; season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.