| The name "Manhattan" comes to us from the | | | | 2 cloves minced garlic |
| word manna-hata, which means "island of many | | | | 4 medium spuds, peeled and diced |
| hills" in the language of the Lenape Native | | | | 2 medium carrots, chopped |
| Americans. The island was purchased in 1626 | | | | 3 large stalks celery, chopped |
| from the Lenape by Peter Minuit, the third | | | | 8 slices thick cut bacon, diced |
| director of New Netherland, the territory | | | | 1 10.75 oz. can condensed tomato soup |
| discovered by the Dutch East India Company. The | | | | 2 11.5 oz. cans V-8® vegetable juice |
| island was acquired for 60 guilders worth of trade | | | | 3 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes |
| goods, which has historically been translated to | | | | 1.5 tsp. dried thyme |
| about $24, but is said to be about the equivalent | | | | 2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes |
| of $500-$700 in today's United States currency. | | | | 1 bay leaf |
| In the late 1800's Manhattan clam chowder was | | | | 1 tsp. Lawry's® seasoned pepper (or ground |
| called "Coney Island clam chowder" and | | | | black pepper) |
| sometimes"Fulton Fish Market clam chowder" | | | | Instructions: |
| (named after the Fulton Fish Market established in | | | | Fry bacon in an 8 quart kettle. Add the fresh |
| New York in 1822). The name "Manhattan clam | | | | veggies and lightly sauté in the bacon |
| chowder" became popular in the early 1900's. In | | | | grease for about 10 minutes. Add the canned |
| contrast with New England clam chowder, | | | | items (except for clams) and simmer for about 3 |
| Manhattan clam chowder is characterized by a | | | | hours. Add the clams, including the clam juice, and |
| transparent broth of a reddish color from one of | | | | simmer for ½ hour or until ready to eat. |
| its most important ingredients: tomatoes! | | | | Serves 10 to 14. Just freeze the leftovers and |
| Here is a delicious recipe for Manhattan clam | | | | have again! |
| chowder that I have developed: | | | | I love New York! |
| Ingredients: | | | | Copyright © 2007 Lee Griffith. All rights |
| 4 6.5 oz. cans minced clams in clam juice | | | | reserved. |
| 1 medium onion | | | | |