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Manhattan Clam Chowder
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 c. minced onions
- 1 c. minced celery
- 1/4 c. finely minced green pepper
- 3 c. water
- 2 c. diced, peeled potatoes
- 1 c. diced carrots
- 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 (6 1/2 ounce.) cans chopped clams, liquid removed, reserving liquid
- 16 ounce. can (2 c.) tomatoes, undrained, cut up
- 1 bay leaf
Directions
- In large saucepan, cook bacon till crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in saucepan. Crumble bacon; set aside. Saute/fry onions, celery and green pepper in reserved drippings till tender. Add in water, potatoes, carrots, parsley, salt, thyme, pepper, reserved liquid from clams, tomatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25 to 35 min or possibly till vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf. Stir in clams. Heat gently, stirring frequently; don't boil. Garnish each serving with crumbled bacon. Yield: 6 (1 1/2 c.) servings.
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