Clam chowder, manhattan style

3 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
36eachesLive clams
½teaspoonThyme
3tablespoonsButter
1eachBay leaf
¾poundsDiced pork
3eachesCloves garlic, diced
4eachesChopped onions
1tablespoonSoy sauce
2½cupChopped celery
4eachesChopped tomatoes
1½cupChopped carrots
4eachesDiced potatoes
3teaspoonsFresh parsley
2½quartLiquid clam water and water
3teaspoonsBasil

Directions

Place clams in soup kettle, cover with water, and steam open. Remove clams from their shells and mince fine;reserve. Strain clam liquid and reserve. Saute pork and onions in butter until onions are clear.

Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes, stirring. Add celery, carrots, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and soy sauce. Stir incorrect amount of liquid (clam cooking water and additional water if needed); simmer, covered 1 hour. Add potatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Add clams and simmer another 8 minutes. Adjust seasonings, if necessary.

Serve immediately, with crackers.

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 3 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: Cholesterol per serving: Marks:

Submitted By MARY SMITH On 04-16-95