Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup

Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup

This delicious recipe for Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup features fresh tomatoes, clams, thyme, cayenne, onions and green pepper. This classic soup is surprisingly easy to make. Enjoy!

Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery hearts
2 teaspoons finely chopped green pepper
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 cup diced red-skinned potatoes
3 cups boiling water, salted lightly
3 fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 pint freshly opened clams, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon minced parsley
3 to 4 soda crackers, coarsely crumbled

Recipe Directions:
1. Begin by simmering the onion, garlic, green pepper and garlic in butter for 20 minutes in a large soup pot.
2. Add potatoes and water. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
3. Now, add the fresh tomatoes, clams and their juice, salt, pepper, thyme and cayenne to taste. Bring the chowder to a boil, add chopped Parsley. Serve soup with crackers on the side.