New York Ritz Clam Chowder

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 oz.) chopped clams drain and reserve juice
  • 2 medium onions finely diced
  • 3 medium potatoes coarsely diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes seeded & diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red paprika
  • salt & freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. In a 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat. Add vegetables and cook, stirring, until coated with butter and heated throughout, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add the water and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer gently until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
  4. Add the reserved clam juice.
  5. Stir in the clams, parsley, thyme, curry powder, and paprika. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  6. Adjust the seasoning, adding salt, pepper, and curry powder as desired. Makes about 7 cups.