Manhattan Style Clam Chowder

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If you are a clam chowder lover, then this is a must try, it's great with crusty french bread and a side salad, this is not the cream-style version ;-)...even tastes better the second day!!

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Steps

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Saute the onion and bell pepper in the bacon fat in a large pot.

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Combine all ingredients except for the clams and the garnishes.

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Cook , until the potatoes are tender , but not too soft.

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Add in the minced clams and the undrained clams with their juice , the onion tops , parsley and the lemon juice.

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Cook about 5-10 minutes.

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Ingredients

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onion, green bell pepper, bacon fat, celery, carrot, potatoes, cooking sherry, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, hot sauce, clams, baby clams, green onion, fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice