Clam chowder manhattan style

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
36Live clams
3tablespoonsButter
¾poundsPork, diced
4Onions, chopped
cupChopped celery
4Tomatoes
cupChopped carrots
3teaspoonsFresh parsley
3teaspoonsBasil
½teaspoonThyme
1Bay leaf
3Cloves garlic, diced
1tablespoonSoy sauce
quartLiquid (clam cooking broth and water)
4Potatoes, diced

Directions

Place clams in soup kettle, cover with water, and steam open. Remove clams from 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, basil, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and soy sauce. Stir in correct amount of liquid (clam cooking water plus additional water if needed); simmer, covered one hour. Add potatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Add clams and simmer another 8 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, with crackers.