Quahog Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 26 ounces tomatoes, chopped (1 box pomi brand)
• 26 ounces tomatoes, strained (1 box pomi brand)
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 16 ounces quahogs, chopped and drained (or clams)
• 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans

Recipe

• 1 saute onion in oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
• 2 add garlic and pepper and saute until onions are translucent and soft (about 10 minutes).
• 3 add tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer until thick (about an hour).
• 4 taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary.
• 5 add clams, beans and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.