"Not all chowders are made the same; some exchange the silky white for a bit of bold scarlet. Manhattan Clam Chowder is a very different but equally delicious take on the classic seafood soup, using a tomato broth base to add a new kind of brightness and richness to the meaty, tender clams. Of course, it just can't be a chowder without fluffy potatoes, and Manhattan Clam Chowder provides. You'll be amazed by how wonderful a new kind of chowder can be!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large Spanish onion, chopped
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1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped
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7 cloves garlic, minced
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crushed red pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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3 sprigs parsley
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3 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 large waxy-style potato, diced
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5 cups clam juice
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1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes, undrained and roughly chopped
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1 1/2 cups minced clams, drained
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1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, for garnish