Manhattan Clam Chowder

Name: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 2 eight oz. bottles Bar Harbor clam juice; 2 six oz. cans Bar Harbor clams, drained, chopped and juice reserved; 4 ounces bacon, diced; 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, peeled and small dice; 1/2 cup leek, white part only, small dice; 1 cup celery, rinsed and small dice; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/8 heaping teaspoon celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and 1/2 inch dice; 28 ounces Pomi brand chopped tomatoes; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoons prepared horseradish

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 eight oz. bottles Bar Harbor clam juice
2 six oz. cans Bar Harbor clams, drained, chopped and juice reserved
4 ounces bacon, diced
1 1/2 cups yellow onion, peeled and small dice
1/2 cup leek, white part only, small dice
1 cup celery, rinsed and small dice
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/8 heaping teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and 1/2 inch dice
28 ounces Pomi brand chopped tomatoes
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoons prepared horseradish

Directions

1

Place a 3 1/2 quart heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and render the fat until it is crisp tender, not crunchy.
2

Add the onion, celery and leek. Saute the vegetables until they are tender but not browned.
3

Add the garlic, celery seed, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes. Saute until they become fragrant. A minute or so.
4

Add the clam juice and reserved juice. While you are waiting for the broth to come to a boil taste it and, depending on how salty the clam juice is, season it with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
5

Once the broth is boiling add the potatoes, bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes then add the tomatoes and clams, bring to a boil again then reduce the heat, taste and adjust the seasoning, then simmer until the potatoes are done, about 20 minutes.
6

Just before serving add the horseradish making sure to thoroughly stir it in.