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Manhattan Clam Chowder

Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder for Cozy Evenings at Home

A comforting and satisfying Manhattan Clam Chowder perfect for chilly evenings, combining clams, bacon, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use vegetable oil in vegetarian versions.
  • 4 slices Bacon Omit for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
For the Soup
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cups Clam Juice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
For the Chowder
  • 2 cups Potatoes Diced.
  • 2 cups Shucked Clams Reserve clam liquor for flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Black Pepper To taste.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Oyster Crackers For traditional service.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add in 4 slices of bacon, cooking until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In the same pot, add 1 chopped onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced green bell pepper. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for an additional minute.
  4. Add a 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes and a 15-ounce can of tomato sauce, followed by 2 cups of clam juice and 2 cups of chicken broth.
  5. Add 2 diced potatoes and let the chowder cook for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Clean and chop 2 cups of shucked clams, reserving the clam liquor. Add to the chowder and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  7. Stir in the reserved crispy bacon and a handful of chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
  8. Ladle the chowder into bowls, garnishing with extra parsley and oyster crackers on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Use the freshest clams available for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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