Southern Italian Clam Chowder

Name: Southern Italian Clam Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 slice bacon, diced; 1 c chopped onion; 1/2 c chopped peeled carrot; 1/2 c 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 (8 oz.) clam juice; 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 2 can(s) (6.5 oz. each) chopped clams, undrained (i use snow's)

By Angela Pietrantonio
@mrsjoepie

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

Rating:

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Ingredients

2 slice

bacon, diced
1 c

chopped onion
1/2 c

chopped peeled carrot
1/2 c

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

(8 oz.) clam juice
1/2 tsp

chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/8 tsp

ground black pepper
2 can(s)

(6.5 oz. each) chopped clams, undrained (i use snow's)
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How to Make Southern Italian Clam Chowder

Step-by-Step

Saute bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Add onion, carrots and celery; saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, clam juice, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil.
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