Clam chowder manhattan style

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
36Live clams
3tablespoonsButter
¾poundsPork, diced
4Onions, chopped
2½cupChopped celery
4Tomatoes
1½cupChopped carrots
3teaspoonsFresh parsley
3teaspoonsBasil
½teaspoonThyme
1Bay leaf
3Cloves garlic, diced
1tablespoonSoy sauce
2½quartLiquid (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.