Ingredients
- 36 live clams
- 4 onions
- 4 tomatoes
- 4 potatoes
- 3 garlic (cloves)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 1/2 qt liquid
- 2 1/2 c celery (chopped)
- 3/4 lb pork
- 1 1/2 c carrots (chopped)
- 3 tb butter
- 1 tb soy sauce
- 3 t parsley (fresh)
- 3 t basil
- 1/2 t thyme
Place clams in soup kettle, cover with water, and steam open. Remove clams from shells and mince fine; reserve. Strain clam liquid and reserve. Saute pork and onions in butter until onions are clear. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes, stirring. Add celery, carrots, parsley, basil, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and soy sauce. Stir in correct amount of liquid (clam cooking water plus additional water if needed); simmer, covered one hour. Add potatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Add clams and simmer another 8 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, with crackers.