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Ingredients

  • 1 cup small shell pasta (or other small pasta)
  • 3 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 (6 ounce) can clams, drained
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain. Rinse pasta under cold water to cool.
  • Combine 2 1/2 cups milk, vegetables, thyme, paprika and pasta in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch and mix until cornstarch dissolves.
  • Stir cornstarch into soup and return to simmer.
  • Add clams and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and cracked black pepper.