1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. sliced carrot
1/2 c. diced potatoes
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomato in juice
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can minced clams
1 c. water
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

In 3 quart pan heat oil over medium heat; add onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until transparent. Add celery, carrot and potato; cook. Stir often until tender. Add the tomatoes and clams with juice. Add rest of ingredients. Stir until blended. Simmer 25 minutes or vegetables are tender.