A Manhattan-style chowder with ingredients that could come from the garden! Fresh tomatoes, carrots, onions, and celery create a fresh taste in a classic chowder. You will love the bits of bacon, potatoes, and of course, the clams!
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 5 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
- 1 large potato, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 cups water
PREPARATION:
Dice bacon, cook in large saucepan with onion and celery until crisp and onion golden. Pour off most of fat.
Add 2 cups water, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, thawed tomatoes, and clam juice from cans. Simmer 1 hour.
Add tomato sauce and clams. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until just boiling.