In British Columbia, Canada, the Ferries that travel the beautiful trip between the Mainland and Vancouver Island, are famous for their "Manhattan" styled Clam Chowder. In the small village by Horseshoe Bay terminal, one of the little bistro's has it's own kicked up version. This is my copycat version of their version! NOTE - this is on the spicy/hot side so if you aren't a fan of that, don't add the red pepper flakes. Serve up with a crusty white artisan bread and a crisp, dry white wine. May I recommend BC's Sonoma Ranch Pinot Grigio. UPDATE: Sept 3, 2012 - Upped the flavour factor on this tasty soup last night by adding in a small chopped zucchini, a small finely chopped fennel bulb and instead of using tomato paste I added 2 TBSP of chipotle adobe sauce. If you don't like the spice of peppers you could add some liquid smoke or smoked paprika instead. Because of the added ingredients I added a bit more clamato and a bit more wine.
Provided by Debi9400
Categories Chowders
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large pot, saute bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set on paper towel to remove excess fat. Remove and discard all but 2 Tbsp of bacon fat from pot.
- Add garlic and onions and saute until translucent, about 1 minute. Add celery, green pepper and carrots. Saute for about 2 minutes until tender. Add flour and stir until mixed in and browned - about 2 minutes.
- Add wine and stir until bits cooked onto bottom loosen up.
- Add Clamato juice and tomato paste;stir well.
- Add green chili's, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Worcestershire and dried thyme. Mix well.
- Add can of diced tomatoes and potatoes. Simmer 20 minutes, Stirring occasionally.
- Add baby clams with juice and bacon pieces. Simmer 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Add salt to taste if wanted.
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