Manhattan Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pint shucked clams
• 1 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail
• 2 potatoes, cleaned and chopped
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• chop clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. strain clam juice to remove bits of shell. measure juice; add enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups liquid.
• combine clam juice mixture, clam-tomato juice cocktail, potatoes, bell peppers, scallions and black pepper in large saucepan; heat to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
• stir in the undrained tomatoes and the chopped clams and heat through.