Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time5 Hr 0 Min
Ready In5 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1/4 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced
 Onion1 Large, chopped
 Potatoes2 Medium, peeled
 2 carrots, peeled, sliced thin
 Celery stalks3 , sliced
 Parsley flakes1 Tablespoon
 Tomatoes1 12 Ounce
 Clams1 1 Pound
 Peppercorns2 To taste
 Bay Leaf1
 Thyme1 Teaspoon, crushed

Directions

MAKING
1. In a small skillet, sauté the salt pork or bacon until crisp and brown, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Remove fried pork or bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling.
3. In a slow cooker or crock pot combine pork or bacon with the remaining ingredients.
4. Stir to mix well to mix
5. Close pot tightly with its lid.
6. Simmer soup on HIGH for about 5 ours, or cook on LOW for about 8 hours, if you are preparing the soup for supper.

SERVING
7. Ladle the hot broth with clams and vegetables into warmed soup bowls or cups.
8. Serve the soup hot accompanied with crusty bread.
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