I came up with this simple, delicious soup years ago when my husband and I both worked. It's easy to dump all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning...and wonderful to come home to the aroma of dinner ready.

Ingredients

• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
• 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams
• 2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 whole black peppercorns

Directions

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf and peppercorns.