Clam chowder, manhattan style

3 servings

Ingredients

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