B C Ferries Manhattan Clam Chowder For First Class Passengers

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup onion, cut in half and then into slivers
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup celery, sliced
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup carrot, chopped into 1 inch lengths and then into lengthwise slivers
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 2 cups clamato juice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4-12 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• salt, to taste (optional)
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans baby clams, with juice

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 add wine and stir until bits cooked onto bottom loosen up.
• 4 add clamato juice and tomato paste;stir well.
• 5 add green chili's, red pepper flakes, black pepper, worcestershire and dried thyme. mix well.
• 6 add can of diced tomatoes and potatoes. simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 7 add baby clams with juice and bacon pieces. simmer 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
• 8 ladle into bowls and serve immediately. add salt to taste if wanted.