Clam Chowder Soup

This is one of my dear hubby's favorite soup. He always order "Clam Chowder Soup" every time we eat in the restaurant.

Ingredients:
4 oz. can clams
1/2 c. chopped potatoes
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 garlic clove
1 stalk celery
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 c. chopped carrots
2 tbsp. onions
2 tomatoes, fresh
1/2 tbsp. oregano

Directions:
Drain clams and put juice in pan with butter on low flame. Add flour. Pour three cups boiling water in and then add chopped carrots, tomatoes, celery, parsley, onion, garlic, oregano and let simmer until the carrots are tender. Add potatoes, bay leaf and clams. Simmer until potatoes are done. Ready to serve.

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Italian Halibut Chowder

Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds halibut steaks, cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup apple juice
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Saute the peppers, celery, onion, and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Add the tomato juice or water, apple juice, mashed tomatoes, and herbs.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add halibut pieces to the soup.
5. Cook until halibut is done, about 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

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