Seaside Oregon Manhattan Clam Chowder

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup diced red potatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic
• 1 small bay leaf
• 10 ounces clams
• 16 ounces diced tomatoes with juice, drain and reserve juices
• 1/2 cup vegetable juice cocktail
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 saute diced onions, thyme, and red pepper flakes in extra virgin olive oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about four minutes. add the potatoes, along with the water, garlic, bay leaf and reserved juices from the clams and tomatoes. bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• 2 add the drained tomatoes and fresh razor clams, vegetable cocktail juice and worcestershire sauce; simmer 1 minute. add salt and pepper to taste, then the lemon juice. serve right away!