Allana's Zesty Red Clam Chowder

A rich red clam chowder with a spicy kick and plenty of vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 5 drops hot pepper sauce
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
• ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 cups clam juice
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can large shrimp, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, place the vegetable oil, onion, carrots and celery. Slowly cook and stir 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Mix in the bacon, potato, clam juice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, white pepper, seasoning salt, parsley, marjoram, garlic powder, thyme, mustard, Cajun seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat and simmer until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the clams and shrimp. Cook approximately 5 minutes more and serve.