BC Ferries Manhattan Clam Chowder

By JimMac

This is from a free recipe card that they used to give out on the BC ferries. It is a tomato-based chowder and is very good.

Ingredients

• 4 slices diced bacon or 1/4 cup diced salt pork
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/3 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1/4 cup diced carrot
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups clam juice or Clamato
• 2/3 cup diced potato
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can baby clams, - un-drained
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash thyme
• salt and pepper

Details

Adapted from weightwatchers.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, saute bacon or salt pork until light brown.
2
Add celery, onions green pepper and carrots and cook until tender.
3
Blend in flour and simmer 5 minute Stir in clam juice and potatoes; simmer 15 minute.
4
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and baby clams and cook an additional 10 minute.
5
Season with thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.