Manhattan Clam Chowder VI

* Exported from MasterCook *

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER VI

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Fish
Soups Appetizers
Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 sl Bacon, finely diced
1 sm Onion, finely chopped
1 c Finely chopped celery
3 tb Flour
2 c Tomato juice or
2 c Vegetable juice cocktail
8 oz Bottle clam juice
8 oz Can minced clams, undrained
1/4 ts Ground thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a deep, 2 1/2-quart, heat-resistant,
non-metallic casserole place diced bacon. Heat,
uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes or until bacon
is crisp. 2. Add chopped onion and celery and heat,
uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes or until
vegetables are tender. 3. Blend flour into vegetable
mixture and stir until smooth, Add vegetable cocktail
gradually, stirring until smooth. Add remaining
ingredients, 4. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 5
minutes. Stir. 5. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven an
additional 10 minutes. 6. Adjust seasonings if
necessary.



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