Mindy's Manhattan Clam Chowder

Awesome Manhattan Clam Chowder recipe from my mother-in-law. I made it because my brother-in-law is coming into town tonight and I am now worried that my husband is going to finish it off before he arrives!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  medium yellow onion
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 6 -8  small  red potatoes, diced
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3  celery ribs, diced
• 2 (6 ounce) cans clams, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can baby clams
• 2 (8 ounce) jars  clam juice
• 1⁄8 cup barley
• 3  tablespoons  pastina (or other small pasta, like stars)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  pinch oregano
• 3  bay leaves
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter and saute onion until soft.
2. Add all other ingredients.
3. Cover and simmer on medium low heat for one hour, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender.