Clam chowder is a type of soup made with potatoes, celery, onions, and clams. There are many variations, but the most common type is Manhattan, which is made with a red tomato-based broth.
2 potatoes, unpeeled, cubed
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onions
2 stalks celery chopped
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cup V8 or tomato juice
1 can (6.5 ounce size) chopped clams, undrained
1/2 cup clam juice
Place the potatoes in a pan of boiling water and cook over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes or until soft. Drain the potatoes well and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon in the butter until it is cooked but not crispy. Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, carrots, tomatoes, basil, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover the pan and let the vegetables cook for 5 minutes.
Add the V8 juice, clams, and clam juice. Cook the chowder for 20 minutes, uncovered.
Add the cooked potatoes to the chowder. Cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Remove the bay leaf.
Serve the clam chowder hot with oyster crackers or saltines.
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reviews & comments
January 18, 2010
My family all liked this recipe and I would do it again. I mostly followed this recipe with few exceptions. Added corn and used a tomato mixture that I had from my summer garden that included a bunch of herbs blended together instead of tomatoe juice. Chopped tomatoes would also be good. I would improve on it by adding some cajun spices as we prefer spicy food. You can replace the clam broth with some chicken broth if you don't have any on hand. But very yummy, a complete meal for us with a fresh bread and fruits for desserts.