Tasty Manhattan Clam Chowder!

Chill's Note:

Just give this soup a try, it's easy and full of taste. Chef karen in tbay gave me this recipe years ago, and I make it quite often. Nice for a cold evening.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 ounces olive oil
• 2 large potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• salt & pepper
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 3 tomatoes, peeled & chopped
• 1 pinch basil
• 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams

Directions:

1. Heat oil in soup pot.
2. Saute potatoes, onion, garlic, celery seasoned with salt and pepper for 5-10 minutes.
3. Add stock, tomatoes and basil.
4. Bring to a boil, add clams.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
6. Adjust seasonings and serve.

Reviews

[karen in tbay]

Thanks for reminding me about a great soup - will make it very soon because there has been some cans of clams sitting in the cupboard for a long while. It is very tasty.

[dolores in paradise]

We really enjoyed this soup,it's good. I make a pot of soup every week,and this will be one of them. I did use a can of tomatoes,and 2 cans minced clams,with the juice.and some pepper flakes.thanks, Chill