Manhattan-style clam chowder with chilies

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Bacon slices; chopped
1Onion; chopped
2Celery stalks; chopped
3Garlic cloves; minced
1Bay leaf
½teaspoonDried thyme; crumbled
2cansStewed tomatoes; (14- to 16-ounce)
1Bottle clam juice; (8-ounce)
1Tomato sauce; (8-ounce)
1largeRusset potato; peeled, diced
1canDiced green chilies; (4-ounce)
2cansChopped clams; (6 1/2-ounce)

Directions

Fry bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until just beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and thyme and cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes with their juices, clam juice, tomato sauce, potato and chilies. Reduce heat and simmer until potato is very tender, about 40 minutes. Add clams with juices and heat through. Season chowder to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Serves 6.

Bon Appetit October 1991

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