Best 12 Manhattan Lobster Chowder Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of Manhattan lobster chowder, a culinary masterpiece that marries the finest flavors of the sea with a creamy, comforting broth. As a New England classic, this chowder has captured the hearts and taste buds of seafood enthusiasts for generations. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect Manhattan lobster chowder. From selecting the freshest lobster to mastering the art of creating a rich, flavorful broth, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions and expert tips to elevate your chowder to culinary greatness. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this delectable seafood extravaganza.

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LOBSTER CHOWDER RECIPE



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Lobster Chowder takes soup to a whole other level. This delicious chowder can make a perfect light meal, add a salad and a loaf of crusty bread and enjoy.

Provided by Chef Dennis Littley

Categories     Appetiser

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces lobster claw and body meat (frozen or canned)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
2 cups chicken stock (vegetable or seafood stock can be substituted)
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
sea salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • soak lobster meat in milk while preparing soup until needed.
  • melt butter in a medium saucepan
  • add diced celery, carrots and onion. saute for 3-4 minutes then add flour and stir it all together. Reduce heat to low and allow to cook for about 5 minutes. Do not let this burn or darken!
  • Whisk in stock until fully incorporated
  • remove lobster meat from milk and set aside.
  • Add milk to the soup, mixing well.
  • Add potatoes to soup and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are softened (20-30 minutes)
  • add fresh thyme
  • sea salt and pepper to taste.
  • add lobster and allow to simmer for 7-10 minutes to build the lobster flavor
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 387 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings (

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped
7 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 large waxy-style potato (about 3/4 pound), diced
5 cups clam juice (five 8-ounce bottles clam juice)
One 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped
1-1/2 cups minced clams, drained (about four 6-1/2 ounce cans)
1 tablespoon kosher salt or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic, and crushed red pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute more. Tie the parsley sprigs, fresh thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot with the potatoes. Pour in the clam juice and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and clams. Cover and bring to a low simmer. Season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve immediately.
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MANHATTAN FISH CHOWDER WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES AND BACON RELISH



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 pound slab bacon, finely diced
1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
1 small stalk celery, finely diced
1 small carrot, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
4 cups fish stock
1 cup pureed canned plum tomatoes
6 fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil
1 (1 1/2 pound piece) halibut fillet
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon red chile flakes
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • For the broth: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve for the relish.
  • Increase the heat to high, add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook until slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the wine and cook until almost completely reduced, and then add the fish stock and bring to a boil. Add the tomato puree to the broth and bring back to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • For the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until golden brown and just cooked through, turning once, about 15 minutes.
  • For the fish: Heat the oil in a large nonstick, oven-safe pan until it shimmers. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown. Turn over, transfer to the oven, and cook until just cooked through, 8 minutes. Cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces.
  • For the relish: Heat the oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the reserved bacon and cook until golden brown. Add the garlic and red chile flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the parsley and transfer to a small bowl.
  • To serve: Ladle the broth into 4 bowls. Place a piece of halibut in the center of the bowl. Arrange 3 potato halves around the fish and garnish with the bacon relish.

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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I typically serve this chowder with a tossed salad and hot rolls. It is easy to make and tastes wonderful on a cold winter evening. My family has enjoyed it for more than 30 years. -Joan Hopewell, Columbus, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups hot water
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over low heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes. Add water and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. , Add tomatoes, clams, salt, thyme, pepper and cayenne; heat through. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LOBSTER CHOWDER



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Dick Bridges, a Maine lobsterman, gave this recipe to The Times in 2007, and we've adapted it here. It's a stew that's both humble and luxurious, making it the perfect dish to serve for a late-fall or winter dinner party.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped in 1/2-inch dice
3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 cups lobster broth (or cold water)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 pounds steamed and shucked lobster, claws intact, tails cut in large bite-size pieces
3 cans evaporated milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup milk or cream, if necessary

Steps:

  • In a large pot over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the onion, stir, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and 6 cups broth or water, and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 minutes, until potatoes begin to soften.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add about a third of the lobster and sauté for about a minute or so. Set aside. Repeat with the remaining lobster and butter.
  • Add lobster to onion and potato mixture; stir over medium heat. Add canned milk and basil, taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. If mixture is too thick, add milk or cream. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1008 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MANHATTAN STYLE CLAM CHOWDER



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A hearty blend of vegetables and clams with a little added spice. This soup is better the next day.

Provided by Halie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (29 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
7 carrot, (7-1/2")s carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, diced
8 medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw)s potatoes, cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine canned tomatoes and clams together with juices in a large stock pot. Stir in oregano, basil, sauces, and onion powder. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add vegetables, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 632.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Shellfish     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Clam     Celery     Bell Pepper     Spring     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons diced (1/3 inch) green bell pepper
3 tablespoons diced (1/3 inch) celery
2/3 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled boiling potato (1 small)
1 (8-oz) bottle clam juice
1 cup canned diced tomatoes (8 oz), including juice
1 1/2 dozen small hard-shelled clams (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter; 2 pounds total), scrubbed well
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low, then add onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato, bottled clam juice, and tomatoes (with juice) and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in clams and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until clams open wide, 8 to 10 minutes. (Discard any clams that after 10 minutes have not opened.) Remove pan from heat.
  • Remove most of clamshells with tongs, then detach clams and return them to chowder. (Keep a few in their shells for garnish.) Stir in parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Cooks in Rhode Island in the late 1800s liked to throw tomatoes into clam chowder. Sometime around the mid-twentieth century, their creation became known as Manhattan clam chowder It resembles New England clam chowder except tomatoes are used instead of milk or cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup finely chopped bacon or salt pork
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cans (6.5 oz each) minced or whole clams, undrained*
2 medium potatoes, diced (2 cups)
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; drain off fat.
  • Stir in clams, potatoes, celery and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes with a fork. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

THE ULTIMATE MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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This is amazing, if I do say so myself. I concocted this yummy recipe for a friend who really savors food. He was floored.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 dozen chowder clams
6 slices bacon
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I prefer Red Pack)
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb cooked jumbo shrimp (add this to make the chowder really great) (optional)

Steps:

  • Steam clams in a large pot and reserve the liquid that is left- it should measure about 3+ cups.
  • Chop the clams.
  • In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium/high heat until slightly crisp.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring until transparent.
  • Add the pepper, carrot and celery and cook for about a minute.
  • Add the clams, tomatoes, clam liquid, water, bay leaf, thyme ground pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and add potatoes.
  • Simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Add chopped parsley.
  • Add the cooked shrimp now if you plan to use them, but do not continue to cook or the shrimp will get tough.
  • You should only warm the shrimp over for best results.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 532.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3, Protein 11.5

QUICK MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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I was looking for a quick and easy Manhattan clam chowder and never found one, so I made my own!

Provided by MEGSCOOKIN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 ribs celery, diced
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
black pepper to taste
3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole potatoes, drained and diced
1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, carrots, basil, garlic, and black pepper until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer 1/2 of the vegetable mixture to a food processor.
  • Stir 2 cans stewed tomatoes into the pot. Drain the remaining can of stewed tomatoes and add to the food processor. Blend vegetable-tomato mixture until smooth. Stir pureed mixture into pot with vegetables.
  • Mix clams, clam juice, and potatoes into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Season soup with Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 720.1 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

MANHATTAN SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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This is an excellent recipe given to me by a friend. I've made several adaptations, and love the way the house smells when this is cooking. Serve with a loaf of crusty French Bread, tossed green salad and supper's ready ! And I think Ann D.'s suggestion to add some diced red bell pepper and a few dashes of hot sauce is an excellent idea !!! I've made the changes below.

Provided by Hungarian Gypsy

Categories     Chowders

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 slices bacon
2 cups celery, diced
1 red bell pepper
2 cups onions, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cod fish fillets or 1 any other firm white fish fillet, cut into chunks
4 cups water (or mixture of chicken broth and water)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
16 ounces fresh clams, chopped or
2 (10 ounce) cans chopped clams or 2 (10 ounce) cans baby clams
1 (10 ounce) bottle clam juice
5 red potatoes, cut into small chunks
3 carrots, diced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
louisiana hot sauce (to your preference)
1/2 lb small shrimp
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into small pieces and fry in pan.
  • Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  • Saute celery, red bell pepper, onions and garlic in small amount of bacon grease for several minutes to sweat.
  • Add fish and lightly sear.
  • Add water or chicken broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, clam juice, clams and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add potatoes and carrots.
  • Season with paprika, red pepper flakes, Old Bay, oregano and hot sauce.
  • Simmer until potatoes and carrots are almost tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add shrimp 15 minutes before serving.

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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You either like Manhattan clam chowder or you don't. James Beard famously called it "horrendous." But the chowder has its fans - the acidity of the tomatoes helps temper the salinity of the broth, and offers a pleasing sweetness besides. Green peppers and carrots add to the effect, and the garlic and red-pepper flakes speak to New York's immigrant past. It is certainly not a new development in the long history of clam chowder. Recipes for similar red-hued versions date back to the days of Delmonico's in the late 19th century.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 medium-size quahog clams, usually rated ''top neck'' or ''cherrystone,'' rinsed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 pound slab bacon or salt pork, diced
1 large Spanish onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 large ribs celery, cleaned and diced
1 medium-size green pepper, diced
2 medium-size carrots, peeled and diced
Red-pepper flakes, to taste
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
3 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed or roughly diced
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley.

Steps:

  • Put the clams in a large, heavy Dutch oven, add about 4 cups water, then set over medium-high heat. Cover, and cook until clams have opened, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. (Clams that fail to open after 15 to 20 minutes should be discarded.) Strain clam broth through a sieve lined with cheesecloth or doubled-up paper towels, and set aside. Remove clams from shells, and set those aside as well.
  • Rinse out the pot, and return it to stove. Add butter, and turn heat to medium-low. Add bacon or salt pork, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the pork has started to brown, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove pork from fat, and set aside.
  • Add onions, garlic, celery, green peppers and carrots to the fat, and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft but not brown, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in potatoes, and continue cooking until they have just started to soften, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Add 4 cups of clam broth, reserving the rest for another use. Add the sprigs of thyme and the bay leaf.
  • Partly cover the pot, and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Using the back of a wooden spoon, smash a few potatoes against the side of the pot to release their starch and help thicken the broth.
  • Meanwhile, chop the clams into bits that are about the size of the bacon dice.
  • When potatoes are tender, stir in tomatoes, and heat them through. Add chopped clams and reserved bacon, stirring to combine. Add black pepper to taste. Let chowder come to a simmer, and remove from heat. Fish out the thyme and the bay leaf, and discard.
  • The chowder should be allowed to sit for a while to cure. Reheat it before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with oyster crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of seafood. In addition to lobster, you could also use shrimp, crab, or clams.
  • Make sure to cook the seafood properly. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality stock or broth. This will add flavor and depth to your chowder.
  • Don't skimp on the vegetables. They add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your chowder.
  • Season your chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
  • Serve your chowder hot, with crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Manhattan Lobster Chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your chowder thick or thin, with or without vegetables, or with a variety of seafood, there is a recipe out there that is sure to please you. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give Manhattan Lobster Chowder a try. You won't be disappointed.

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