ITALIAN PISMO CLAM CHOWDER
The Recipe
1 1/2 c. potatoes, finely chopped
1/4 c. bacon drippings
1/2 c. carrots
1/4 c. celery
1/2 c. onions
1/3 c. rice
3 minced Pismo Clams
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. parsley
2 cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 qts . water
Simmer diced potatoes in drippings slowly, 15 minutes.
Add salt.
Chop carrots, celery, garlic and parsley fine.
Add to potatoes.
Simmer 1/2 hour.
Add water and tomato sauce.
Bring to boil.
Add rice and simmer 1/2 hour.
Add clams, salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and serve.