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

Method

  • 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.