EMMA'S CLAM CHOWDER

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This is a Manhattan type clam chowder. Using your garden fresh or frozen tomatoes gives it a special flavor.

Provided by Fern Anderson

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

5 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
1 large potato, diced
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
4 slices bacon
1 large carrot, grated
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups water

Steps:

Dice bacon, cook in large saucepan with onion and celery until crisp and onion golden. Pour off most of fat.
Add 2 cups water, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, thawed tomatoes, and clam juice from cans. Simmer 1 hour.
Add tomato sauce and clams. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until just boiling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 737.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g