B C Ferries Manhattan Clam Chowder For First Class Passengers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup onion, cut in half and then into slivers
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, chopped into 1 inch lengths and then into lengthwise slivers
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups Clamato juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 - 12 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt, to taste (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 (8 ounce) cans baby clams, with juice

Preparation

In a large pot, saute bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set on paper towel to remove excess fat. Remove and discard all but 2 Tbsp of bacon fat from pot.
Add garlic and onions and saute until translucent, about 1 minute. Add celery, green pepper and carrots. Saute for about 2 minutes until tender. Add flour and stir until mixed in and browned - about 2 minutes.
Add wine and stir until bits cooked onto bottom loosen up.
Add Clamato juice and tomato paste;stir well.
Add green chili's, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Worcestershire and dried thyme. Mix well.
Add can of diced tomatoes and potatoes. Simmer 20 minutes, Stirring occasionally.
Add baby clams with juice and bacon pieces. Simmer 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Add salt to taste if wanted.