Manhattan Clam Chowder

• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 slices bacon
• 2/3 c. onion, diced
• 1/2 c. celery, diced
• 2 tsp. green bell pepper, finely minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 c. boiling water
• 2 c. tomatoes (stewed or canned)
• 1 Tbsp. catsup
• 2 c. clams, chopped fine (with liquid)
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. parsley, minced

1. Melt butter and slowly fry the bacon in a Dutch oven until golden.
2. Remove and save. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
3. Saute until onion is transparent. Add potatoes, celery, bell pepper, bay leaf and boiling water.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and catsup. Simmer until potatoes are soft.
5. Add clams, thyme, cayenne pepper, parsley and bacon. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
6. Adjust seasoning and serve.

butter, bacon, onion, celery, green bell pepper, clove garlic, potatoes, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, boiling water, tomatoes, catsup, clams, thyme, cayenne pepper, parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=882158 (may not work)