Spicy Southwestern Clam Chowder

Great food for a cold windy day. Serve with some cheesy bread and a salad and you got yourself a tasty meal with a kick :)

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  onion, medium chopped
• 13  ounces  linguica sausage, diced
• 1  large potato, peeled chopped
• 1  cup celery, sliced
• 1  cup carrot, sliced
• 14  ounces chicken broth
• 1  cup corn
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 (10 ounce) cans baby clams, juice reserved

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large stock pot.
2. Add onions and sauté 5 minutes over medium heat.
3. Add the linguica and saute 5 more minutes more.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the clams and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes till the potatoes and carrots are tender.
6. Add the baby clams and cook 5 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy.