Howie'S Clam Stew Recipe

Name: Howie'S Clam Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound frozen bacon, chopped fine; 2 large yellow onions, chopped; 6 stalks celery, diced; 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes; 42 ounces water (1 1/2 tomato cans); 10 7 oz cans clams, drained, liquid reserved; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 Tbsp fresh; 3 bay leafs; 10-12 boiling potatoes, peeled and medium diced; 1 loaf crispy garlic bread

Servings: persons

1/4 pound frozen bacon, chopped fine
2 large yellow onions, chopped
6 stalks celery, diced
28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
42 ounces water (1 1/2 tomato cans)
10 7 oz cans clams, drained, liquid reserved
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 Tbsp fresh
3 bay leafs
10-12 boiling potatoes, peeled and medium diced
1 loaf crispy garlic bread

1
In a large covered stockpot (at least 8 qt.), brown the bacon until crisp. Remove all but 2 tsp bacon fat. Remove the bacon bits from the pot and drain them on paper towels.
2
Add the onions and celery to the pot and cook them, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
3
Add the crushed tomatoes, water, thyme, salt, bay leaf and the juices from the clams. Bring to a boil.
4
Add the potatoes. When the pot returns to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are just fork tender.
5
Add the clams and heat them through.
6
Take a small piece of garlic bread and put in the bottom of a soup bowl followed by a serving of chowder. Sprinkle bacon bits on top.

465

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound frozen bacon, chopped fine, 2 large yellow onions, chopped, 6 stalks celery, diced, 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Howie'S Clam Stew falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Howie'S Clam Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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