Bc Ferries Manhattan Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 slices diced bacon or 1/4 cup diced salt pork
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/3 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1/4 cup diced carrot
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups clam juice
• 2/3 cup diced potato
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can baby clams, -undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash thyme
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, over medium heat, saute bacon or salt pork until light brown.

2. 2

   Add celery, onions green pepper and carrots and cook until tender.

3. 3

   Blend in flour and simmer 5 minute Stir in clam juice and potatoes; simmer 15 minute.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and baby clams and cook an additional 10 minute.

5. 5

   Season with thyme, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.