Manhattan Clam Chowder II
Ingredientes
- 2 jars (23 ounces) clams or 2 packages (24 ounces) frozen clams
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ¼ pound salt pork, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 medium onions, diced
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1½ quarts water
- 1 cup diced raw carrots
- 8–10 soda crackers
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instrucciones
1. Strain the clam juice.
2. Put the clams through food chopper, using the coarse blade.
3. Fry pork in a heavy iron pot.
4. Remove pork, and sauté onions in the fat until tender and lightly browned.
5. Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add water, carrots, celery, and herbs.
7. Cover pot and gently simmer for 1½ hours.
8. Add clams, strained clam juice, and potatoes; cook until potatoes are tender.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Bring to a boil, pour over crumbled soda crackers in individual plates, and serve at once.
