Recipe: Manhattan Clam Chowder

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER

Serving Size : 8

Ingredients --------

2/3 cup bacon -- diced
2 cups onions -- diced
1 1/2 cups celery -- diced
5 tsp. parsley -- fresh chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 pints clam juice
1 1/2 cups potatoes -- diced
3/4 cup clams -- chopped
1 1/2 pounds diced tomato -- canned
3/4 each bay leaf
to taste salt and pepper
3/4 tsp. dried thyme

In a large pot, fry the diced bacon
until almost crisp; push aside in
the pan and saute the onions, saute
until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
Add the celery and parsley, cook
for 5 minutes more.

Add the clam juice, potatoes, water,
tomatoes with their liquid, bay leaf,
and thyme. Heat to a boil and reduce
heat to a low simmer; simmer for 15
minutes stirring often, add clams
and potatoes and cook for 5
minutes more.

Taste and adjust seasonings.

Enjoy