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How to Make Allana's Zesty Red Clam Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Allana's kitchen, where delicious and comforting meals are always on the menu. Today, I'm thrilled to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Allana's Zesty Red Clam Chowder. This hearty and flavorful chowder is the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly evening or impress your dinner guests with its rich and savory flavors.

This recipe is a twist on the traditional New England clam chowder, with a zesty and slightly spicy kick that sets it apart from the rest....

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups clam juice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground 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
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can large shrimp, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cups

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

    • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 548mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 11mg
    • Potassium: 659mg

    Categories

    Seafood recipes
    Soup recipes
    Clam recipes
    Chowder recipes
    Zesty recipes