Zesty Red Clam Chowder Soup Recipe

Name: Zesty Red Clam Chowder Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, 1/2 inch sliced; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped; 2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups clam juice; 1 cup diced tomato, drained; 1 cup tomato sauce; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt; ½ teaspoon dried parsley; ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon dry mustard; ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning; 5 drops hot pepper sauce; 1 lb clam, drained

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, 1/2 inch sliced
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups clam juice
1 cup diced tomato, drained
1 cup tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
5 drops hot pepper sauce
1 lb clam, drained

1
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
2
Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
3
Drain, crumble and set aside.
4
In a large saucepan over medium heat, place the oil, onion, carrots and celery.
5
Slowly cook and stir 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
6
Mix in the bacon, potato, clam juice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, white pepper, seasoning salt, parsley, marjoram, garlic powder, thyme, mustard, Cajun seasoning and hot pepper sauce.
7
Reduce heat and simmer until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes.
8
Mix in the clams.
9
Cook approximately 5 minutes more and serve.

523

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, 1/2 inch sliced, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Zesty Red Clam Chowder Soup 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.

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Zesty Red Clam Chowder Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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