Minestrone with Clams

Yield: 10 Servings
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1cDried baby lima beans
1tbOlive oil
2cFinely chopped onion
1tsFennel seeds; crushed
1tsDried whole thyme
3Cloves garlic; minced
52 1/2ozLow-sodium chicken broth; (5 cans)
2cDiced zucchini
1cSmall seashell macaroni; uncooked
1/2cChopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3/4tsGrated lemon rind
1/4tsSalt
1/4tsCrushed red pepper
110 ounce wh baby clams; (1 can) undrained
5tbGrated Parmesan cheese
Fresh clams; (optional)
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