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Manhattan-style clam chowder

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Ingredients:
4 ozBacon , cut small pieces
1 cupOnion , minced
2 tspParsley , fresh flat leaf
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1/2 Bay leaf
2 cupCelery , minced
1 cupGreen pepper , minced
3 cupMinced clams , 16 oz cans
16 ozClam juice , bottled
28 ozItalian-style tomatoes
- drain (saving liquid)
- and chop
4 cupPotatoes , peel/dice
Finely chopped 2 ts Butter
8 cup-water
1/2 tspBlack pepper , freshly groun
-salt to taste
-parsley, fresh , chopped
- for garnish
Procedures:
1In a heavy pot cook bacon with onion, parsley, and black pepper for about 5 minutes.
2Add the ?bay leaf, minced celery, and minced green pepper; cook for 15 minutes.
3Add juice from minced clams, 1 eight-ounce bottle of clam juice, reserved liquid from tomatoes, diced potatoes and water; simmer for 25 minutes longer.
4Add the clams, tomatoes and second eight-ounce bottle of clam juice; correct seasoning.
5Add butter; sprinkle top with parsley.
6Serve with crusty garlic bread or oyster crackers.