Manhattan Style Clam Chowder

This generous recipe makes enough for twelve! It is full of vegetables - tomatoes (of course), carrots, celery, potatoes, red and green peppers - and is seasoned with basil, oregano, Worcestershire, and hot pepper sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 (29 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 7 carrot, (7-1/2")s carrots, sliced
• 8 medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw)s potatoes, cubed
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine canned tomatoes and clams together with juices in a large stock pot. Stir in oregano, basil, sauces, and onion powder. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add vegetables, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.