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Manhattan Clam Chowder
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| Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001 Show: The Essence of Emeril Episode: Clam Chowder Manhattan Clam Chowder | |
| 8 pounds | quahog or large cherrystone clams, scrubbed and rinsed, opened clams discarded |
| 4 slices | bacon, cut into 1/2-inch lengths |
| 2 cups | finely chopped onion |
| 1 cup | finely chopped celery |
| 1/2 cup | chopped bell pepper |
| 3/4 cup | diced carrot |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons | minced garlic |
| 3 | bay leaves |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | dried oregano leaves |
| 4 sprigs | fresh thyme |
| 1/2 teaspoon | crushed red pepper |
| 1 1/4 pounds | potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups) |
| 1 cup | chicken stock |
| 3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes or 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved | |
| 1/4 cup | chopped parsley leaves |
| Freshly ground black pepper | |
| Salt | |
In a large stockpot bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add clams, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, quickly stir clams well with a wooden spoon, and recover. Allow clams to cook 5 to 10 minutes longer (this will depend on the type and size of clams you are using), or until most of the clams are opened. Transfer clams to a large bowl or baking dish and strain broth through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl. (You should have about 6 cups of clam broth. If not, add enough water to bring the volume up to 6 cups.) When clams are cool enough to handle, remove them from their shells and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Set clams and broth aside.
In a large heavy pot add bacon and render until golden and crispy. Pour off all fat except 4 tablespoons. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and carrots and cook for 10 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Do not allow to color. Add garlic, bay leaves, oregano, thyme and crushed red pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes. Increase heat to high and add potatoes, reserved clam broth, and chicken stock and bring to a boil, covered. Cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the broth has thickened somewhat. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and add reserved clams and parsley and season with pepper and salt, if necessary. Allow chowder to sit for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld, then reheat slowly over low fire if necessary. Do not allow to boil.
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