Creamy Seafood Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

One 6.2 oz. package Farmhouse® White Cheddar Pasta

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/2 cup ham, finely chopped

1/3 cup carrot, chopped

1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves

3 Tablespoons butter or margarine

2-1/3 cups water

2 cups milk

One 10 oz. can baby clams, undrained

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, sauté onion, celery, ham, carrot and thyme in butter or margarine until vegetables are tender. Add water, milk, pasta and contents of seasoning packet; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes, stirring often. Add clams and simmer 2-3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.