TOMATO AND BACON CLAM CHOWDER

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Bacon     Clam     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 dozen small hard-shelled clams, shucked, reserving 1/2 cup liquor, and chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup water
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 small boiling potato
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In fat remaining in pan cook onion, celery, and garlic with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
  • In a bowl whisk together reserved clam liquor, wine, water, and tomato paste and add to onion mixture. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add potato and tomatoes to saucepan and simmer, covered, until potato is tender, about 15 minutes. Add clams and parsley and simmer, covered, 2 minutes.
  • Serve chowder sprinkled with bacon.

Johnathan Redburn
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Overall, I thought this chowder was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Mantikana Meso
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This chowder was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.


Junaid Khokhar
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I found this chowder to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Desmonay Fredericks
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This chowder is a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of bacon next time.


Jazzy Winslow
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The tomatoes and bacon really helped to balance out the flavor of the clams.


Mike Rittenberry
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This chowder is so creamy and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Goda Raugale
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I love the addition of bacon to this chowder. It adds a nice smoky flavor that really takes the dish to the next level.


Diya Mim
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This chowder is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Captain Seven deadly sins
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of tomatoes in soup, but I'm so glad I did. The tomatoes add a nice sweetness to the chowder, and they balance out the saltiness of the bacon and clams.


Kgosiame Papiki
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This is the best clam chowder I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the texture is perfect.


DS Alamin
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the chowder turned out perfectly. It was so delicious, and my guests raved about it.


Nadia Khan
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This chowder is so rich and creamy, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Zahid Iqbal
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I've made this chowder several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Muxyo Zol
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This chowder was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, bacon, and clams was perfect, and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.