Quick Clam Chowder

2 each potato; pa red and diced
1 cup leek; washed and sliced or
1/2 cup celery; sliced
1/2 cup carrot; sliced
2 teaspoon marga rine; diet
2 cup tomato; low sodium - canned
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 each littleneck clams; rinsed
In 4 qt microwave casserole, combine potato, leeks or onions,
celery,carrot, and margarine;cover with plastic wrap and zap on high
for 6 min, until potato is softened. Add t omatoes with liquid and
thyme,recover with plastic wrap and zap again on high for 5 min until
potato is soft and mixture is thoroughly heated. Arrange clams hinge
side out and cover again...Zap 3 min turn... Zap 3 min.Let stand 5
min a nd serve.
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