Tomato Clam Chowder
Tomato Clam Chowder is This recipe is typical of American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes. Head to the store and pick up water, tomato sauce, to 6 potatoes, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Place the potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the onion and celery until tender.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Drain clams, reserving liquid; set clams aside.
Drain potatoes and return to the pan.
Add the onion mixture, bacon and reserved clam liquid. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, tomatoes, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Add clams and parsley; simmer 5 minutes longer.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscadet
Chardonnay, Riesling, and Muscadet are great choices for Clams. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. One wine you could try is Georgetown Vineyards American Chardonnay. It has 5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 15 dollars.
Georgetown Vineyards American Chardonnay
Our 2014 American Chardonnay was barrel fermented in small French oak barrels, producing a wine with a pleasant finish of green apple and complex minerals.