Ingredients for - Zesty Manhattan Clam Chowder

1. Italian-style diced tomatoes 2 (14.5 ounce) cans
2. Crushed tomatoes 2 (14.5 ounce) cans
3. Diced potatoes 4 cups
4. Chopped onions 2 cups
5. Carrots, chopped 3
6. Green bell pepper, chopped 1 large
7. Red bell pepper, chopped 1 large
8. Celery, chopped 4 stalks
9. Jalapeno peppers, chopped 2
10. Water 3 cups
11. Chicken bouillon 3 cubes
12. Beef bouillon 2 cubes
13. Tomato and clam juice cocktail (such as Clamato®) 1 (32 ounce) bottle
14. White sugar 1 tablespoon
15. Thyme leaves 1 teaspoon
16. Chili powder 1 teaspoon
17. Garlic salt 1 teaspoon
18. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
19. Bay leaf 1
20. Chopped clams 4 (6.5 ounce) cans
21. Skim milk 1 cup
22. All-purpose flour 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Zesty Manhattan Clam Chowder

1 . Stage

Combine Italian-style tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and jalapeno peppers in a large stockpot.

2 . Stage

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in chicken bouillon and beef bouillon cubes until dissolved. Pour over tomato mixture in the stockpot.

3 . Stage

Stir clam juice cocktail, sugar, thyme leaves, chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and bay leaf into the stockpot. Cook chowder, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

4 . Stage

Combine clams, milk, and flour in a separate saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until clams are heated through, about 7 minutes. Stir into the stockpot and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.