Name: Chunky Manhattan Clam Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 bowls
Ingredients: 5 slices thick cut bacon; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, seeds and membrane removed, diced; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 2 bay leaves; (1) 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes; (5) 4 ounce cans of baby clams, juice reserved; 8 ounces cup clam juice; 1 pound golden potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks; 2 cups frozen corn; 1 teaspoon salt (to start); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to start); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Hot sauce, for serving