Ingredients

2 oz. bacon (1 to 3 slices depending on thickness), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
4 cans (6-1/2 oz. each) minced clams, clams and juice separated (about 1-1/2 cups minced clams and 2-1/4 cups juice)
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, with their liquid
3/4 lb. boiling potatoes (about 3 small potatoes), cut into medium dice
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
2 Tbs. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Calories (kcal) : 310
Fat Calories (kcal): 90
Fat (g): 10
Saturated Fat (g): 3
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 4
Cholesterol (mg): 55
Sodium (mg): 880
Carbohydrates (g): 34
Fiber (g): 2
Protein (g): 22

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or a large saucepan, fry the bacon over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon crisps, about 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a small bowl; set aside.
Add the onion and bell pepper to the bacon drippings; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the clam juice (from the cans and the bottle) and 1/2 cup water and then add the tomatoes, potatoes, and thyme.
Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the clams and parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper; and bring to a simmer. Remove the pot from the heat, ladle the chowder into bowls, sprinkle with the reserved bacon, and serve.

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Anna_M | 10/09/2018
I really like this recipe. I know it's a shortcut. It is not the best clam chowder ever. But it is so simple and quick to put together and the results are impressive for such little effort - bright flavors of seafood and vegetables in every spoonful. It stores well for a few days, so for me it is an important "meal prep" food - 4 nutritious healthy lunches to take to work.
Lg2834 | 01/27/2014
Wasn't too fond of this. The red peppers didn't work well and overpowered the clams. The classic Manhattan and New England recipes on FC are much better.
melswiss | 01/30/2011
This is a wonderful recipe. It is easy, fast and fabulous. I made it exactly as written and it great. It has become a family favorite.

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