Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 8 slices thick cut applewood smoked bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 3 dozen little neck clams, rinsed and scrubbed
  • 2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided (1/3 cup for broth, 1/3 cup for garnish)

Instruction

  • In a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook bacon and onion until onion starts to brown and bacon is cooked, stirring frequently, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and stir an additional minute.
  • Add tomatoes with juice. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add clams to tomato mixture and cover. Boil until clams open, stirring occasionally. Discard any unopened clams.
  • Remove from heat and add 1/3 cup of parsley, stirring very gently to combine.  Spoon into shallow bowls and sprinkle with remaining parsley.