Clam chowder – Augusta Health

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cups diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ounces lean ham, diced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup diced fresh clams
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon minced thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced oregano
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup diced red potatoes
• 1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked