southern italian clam chowder

Name: Southern Italian Clam Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 slice(s) bacon, diced; 1 cup(s) chopped onion; 1/2 cup(s) chopped peeled carrot; 1/2 cup(s) chopped celery; 2 can(s) (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes ( i use contadina); 1 can(s) (8 oz.) tomato sauce (i use contadina); 1 bottle(s) (8 oz.) clam juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 2 can(s) (6.5 oz. each) chopped clams, undrained (i use snow's)

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Angela Pietrantonio

Woonsocket, RI

Updated on Jan 5, 2012

I love clam chowder for two reasons! Born and raised in New England and we grew up on clam chowder, secondly, I come from a huge Italian family so we make Italiano on occasion! Recipe Source~ Country Italian Cooking

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped peeled carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes ( i use contadina)
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce (i use contadina)
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cans (6.5 oz. each) chopped clams, undrained (i use snow's)

How To Make southern italian clam chowder

Step 1

Saute bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Add onion, carrots and celery; saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, clam juice, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Step 3

Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in clams and juice. Simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through. 2 points per serving
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