Southern Italian Clam Chowder
By
Angela Pietrantonio
@mrsjoepie
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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
Recipe Source~ Country Italian Cooking
Ingredients
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2 slicebacon, diced
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1 cchopped onion
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1/2 cchopped peeled carrot
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1/2 cchopped celery
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2 can(s)(14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes ( i use contadina)
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1 can(s)(8 oz.) tomato sauce (i use contadina)
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1 bottle(8 oz.) clam juice
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1/2 tspchopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
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1/8 tspground black pepper
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2 can(s)(6.5 oz. each) chopped clams, undrained (i use snow's)
How to Make Southern Italian Clam Chowder
- 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
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Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy
