Ingredients
2 cup clams-large(about 8 clams)
2 potatoes-diced, large
2 med onions-sliced
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 celery stalks-chopped fine
1 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp accent
1 qt clam stock
2 tbsp clam base
1 cup tomatoes-whole, chopped and
Directions
Steam clams in 1 qt. water in large kettle. Re- serve liquid to use
as clam stock. Dice the clams. Cook the potatoes separately in 2 cups
of boiling water for 5-10 min. Drain. In a large pot,saute the onion,
peppers, celery, & paprika in butter until the vegetables are ten-
der, about 6 min. Add flour and Accent,stirring well so that mixture
does not brown. Add clam stock, clam base, potatoes, & clams. Allow
to simmer for 15 min. Add tomatoes & simmer for 5-10 min., covered.
Serve. This recipe may be kept for a week. The clam base may be
purchased at any fish market.
Servings: 4 servings
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