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Clam Chowder, Manhattan Style Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

Clam chowder, Manhattan style is a soup made with chopped clams, tomatoes, and onions in a clear broth. It is usually served with crackers or bread.

 36 ea live clams
 3 ts basil
 3 tb butter
 ½ ts thyme
 ¾ lb pork, diced
 1 ea bay leaf
 4 ea onions, chopped
 3 ea cloves garlic, diced
 4 ea tomatoes, chopped
 1 tb soy sauce
 2 1/2 c chopped celery
 2 1/2 qt liquid (clam cooking water
 1 1/2 c chopped carrots
 4 ea potatoes, diced
 3 ts fresh parsley
1

Place clams insoup kettle, cover with water, and steam open.

2

Removeclams from their shells, and mince fine; reserve.

3

Strain clam liquid andreserve.

4

Saute pork and onions in butter until onions are clear.

5

Addtomatoes and simmer 5 minutes, stirring.

6

Add celery, carrots, parsley,basil, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and soy sauce.

7

Stir in correct amount ofliquid (clam cooking water plus additional water, if needed); simmer,covered, 1 hour.

8

Add potatoes and simmer 15 minutes.

9

Add clams andsimmer another 8 minutes.

10

Adjust seasonings if necessary.

11

Serveimmediately, with crackers.

12

Serves 6~ .