INGREDIENTS

* 1 pint shucked clams
* 1 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail
* 2 potatoes, cleaned and chopped
* 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/4 cup chopped green onions
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

Method

1. Chop clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Strain clam juice to remove bits of shell. Measure juice; add enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups liquid.
2. Combine clam juice mixture, clam-tomato juice cocktail, potatoes, bell peppers, scallions and black pepper in large saucepan; heat to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
3. Stir in the undrained tomatoes and the chopped clams and heat through.

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