Best 15 Manhattan Style Clam Chowder With Chilies Recipes

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Manhattan style clam chowder, a creamy, succulent stew, is the ultimate comfort food. A world away from its New England relative, it features a rich tomato-based broth brimming with tender clams, diced vegetables, and an array of herbs and spices. The addition of chilies lends a subtle warmth that elevates the chowder to a new level of flavor, making it a perfect choice for a chilly day or a hearty meal. If you're craving a delicious and satisfying soup, dive into the world of Manhattan style clam chowder with chilies, and let your taste buds dance with delight. In this article, we'll guide you through the journey of creating this culinary masterpiece, providing you with a step-by-step recipe that will help you achieve chowder perfection.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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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MOMMY'S MANHATTAN STYLE CLAM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Mommy's Manhattan Style Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups diced potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, drain and RESERVE juice
1 1/2 cups clam juice, can use water, chick broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt, about to taste

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat the oil.
  • Add onions, carrots, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, reserved clam juice (from canned clams) and clam juice.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add sugar, pepper, thyme, basil, bay leaf, and salt to taste.
  • Reduce heat and gently simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
  • Stir in the clams during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve.

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-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER WITH CHILIES



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Provided by Charleen Borger

Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Clam     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon slices, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
2 14- to 16-ounce cans stewed tomatoes
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
1 8-ounce tomato sauce
1 large russet potato, peeled, diced
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
2 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until just beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and thyme and cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes with their juices, clam juice, tomato sauce, potato and chilies. Reduce heat and simmer until potato is very tender, about 40 minutes. Add clams with juices and heat through. Season chowder to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.

ZESTY MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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This is a family recipe that we finally got my father-in-law to share. It can be easily adjusted for the kick that suits your taste. People can also add chopped jalapenos to their individual bowls if they want a zestier chowder.

Provided by Mike the Revelator

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 2h52m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 cups diced potatoes
2 cups chopped onions
3 carrots, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 (32 ounce) bottle tomato and clam juice cocktail (such as Clamato®)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
4 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine Italian-style tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and jalapeno peppers in a large stockpot.
  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in chicken bouillon and beef bouillon cubes until dissolved. Pour over tomato mixture in the stockpot.
  • Stir clam juice cocktail, sugar, thyme leaves, chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and bay leaf into the stockpot. Cook chowder, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Combine clams, milk, and flour in a separate saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until clams are heated through, about 7 minutes. Stir into the stockpot and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 2064 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

MANHATTAN-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER



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If you are a clam chowder lover, then this is a must try, It's great with crusty French bread and a side salad, this is not the cream-style version ;-)...even tastes better the second day!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, minced
1 -2 tablespoon bacon fat (butter OR olive oil can be used, but bacon fat is more flavorful)
3 -4 stalks of destringed celery, chopped
1 -2 carrot, diced
5 -6 small potatoes, coarsly diced (or more if desired)
1/2 cup cooking sherry (optional)
1 (1 lb) can stewed tomatoes, with peppers
3 cups chicken broth (low salt)
1 teaspoon hot sauce (or (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped clams or 1/2 cup minced clams
1 (1 lb) can baby clams (UNDRAINED)
1 -2 bunch green onion, finely sliced (TOPS ONLY)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (or any amount desired)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Saute the onion and bell pepper in the bacon fat in a large pot.
  • Combine all ingredients except for the clams and the garnishes.
  • Cook, until the potatoes are tender, but not too soft.
  • Add in the minced clams and the undrained clams with their juice, the onion tops, parsley and the lemon juice; cook about 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 991.6, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 28.7

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

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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The best recipes are always the simplest and this is my favorite for chowder. It features classic easy-to find ingredients: It''s a cinch to make, and best of all --it tastes great!

Provided by CHILI SPICE

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices bacon, chopped
2 cups chopped clams (I use canned)
4 cups clam juice
1/2 cup dry white wine (chardonnay)
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, medium size, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
28 ounces canned whole tomatoes, drained then chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 -3 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, saute bacon until brown and crispy. Pour off 1/2 the fat. Add the onion, carrots,celery, thyme and parsley and saute for about 3 minutes (or until softened). Add tomatoes, tomato paste and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add wine and clam nectar. Bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minute or until potatoes are tender. Stir in clams and cook for a few more minutes (to heat the clams). Serve with nice crusty rolls.

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

CHEF JOHN'S MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Manhattan clam chowder is usually very watery, too tomato-y, and not nearly clammy enough so I reworked the recipe into something significantly more rich, satisfying, and delicious. My secrets? A ton of clams, not too much tomato, and a little bit of flour to thicken things up. Serve with oyster crackers and garnish with fresh chives, parsley, tarragon, or even dill, if desired.

Provided by Chef John

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (10 ounce) cans whole baby clams, undrained
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
4 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup diced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup bottled clam juice
2 cups chicken broth
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 ribs celery, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup diced Italian tomatoes
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 pinches cayenne pepper
3 cups peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Drain baby and chopped clams. Reserve liquid in the refrigerator until needed and set clams aside.
  • Place bacon in a soup pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until well-browned and almost crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until onions start to soften and turn translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Don't worry if some of the tomato paste sticks to the bottom of the pot; we want that to happen. Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Dump in reserved clam juice plus bottled clam juice and chicken broth. Stir with a spatula, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze any caramelization.
  • Add carrots, celery, clams, diced tomatoes, pepper, and cayenne; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off some bacon fat if desired.
  • Add diced potatoes and cook until tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt, if needed. Stir in fresh tarragon and parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 113.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 902.1 mg, Sugar 4 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

CROWD PLEASER MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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This recipe was given to me by a bachelor who enjoys cooking, and making large quantities when he does.. It freezes well, and he makes up many individual servings for himself. I was never very fussy about clam chowder, but have to admit, I love the flavor of this one. I think the spicey clamato juice is the key to awesome flavor.

Provided by Cat..atude

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h30m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (14 ounce) cans clam broth
1 (28 ounce) can clams
1 (14 ounce) can clams
2 liters of extra spicy clamato juice
84 ounces diced tomatoes
1 lb bacon, diced
2 cups dice onions
2 cups diced carrots
4 cups diced potatoes
1/3 cup pot barley
1/3 cup rice
2 -3 drops Tabasco sauce (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
Tabasco sauce, to suit taste

Steps:

  • Saute lightly, onions and bacon.
  • Drain clams reserving juice.
  • In a large stock pot, boil clamato juice, clam broth and drained broth from clams.
  • When broth and clamato come to a boil, add bacon and onions.
  • Bring back to boil,then add barley, rice,and carrots.
  • Bring back to boil and then simmer for 1/2 hour.
  • Now add tobasco, pepper and potatoes.
  • Simmer again for another 45 minutes.
  • Add clams.
  • Thicken soup if desired (equal amounts of flour and water mixed together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 792.3, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 10.4

TRADITIONAL MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER (A.K.A. CONEY ISLAND OR FULTO



Traditional Manhattan Clam Chowder (A.k.a. Coney Island or Fulto image

I once found it hard to accept there was another form of clam chowder besides New England style, but I have to hand it to the ingenuity of the Manhattan chefs that came up with this style. The addition of tomatoes to this dish is thought to be inspired by the Italian and Portugese immigrants that made up the larger body of the city in the mid to late 1800's. In the late 1800's to 1930's this dish was referred to as Coney Island Clam Chowder or Fulton Market Clam Chowder. It was not until 1889 that Allesandro Filippini wrote his now famous cookbook called The Table: How to Buy Food, How to Cook It, and How to Serve It that the recipe was recorded for the non-professional home cook. Now we can not go on without mentioning the French influence on this dish since Allesandro was Delmonico Chef du Maison from from 1849 to 1863, and worked with another celebrated French chef, Charles Ranhofer. Charles was also a chef at Delmonico's restaurant in New York from 1862 to 1896 (34 years!). He also wrote restaurant quantity recipes in book form, but since this article is guaged for the home cook, we'll stick with the smaller version. It is with apprehension I write this recipe, as I do not want to disturb the spirits of such fine Chefs that have passed, and passed on their knowledge. It is with the upmost respect I offer my take on this fine creation of a dish, redolent with herbs and vegetables and let us not forget our favorite muddy mollusks, the clams.

Provided by Timothy F.

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans of chopped clams
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 quart fresh stewed tomatoes or 35 ounces canned stewwed tomatoes
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 thick slices Canadian bacon or 1 slice virginia baked ham, diced
4 red potatoes, large dice with skin
4 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and large diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup of chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter
sea salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Start the Cauldron over medium high heat and add oil and butter. As soon as the butter stops foaming add the red pepper flake, onions, celery and carrots.
  • Cook until onion is translucent being careful not to burn. Add the garlic and chopped bacon or ham.
  • Cook until the meat gets a light brown on it, then add potatoes, clam juice and clams with the liquor from the cans. Add enough water to just cover the potatoes. Add the bay leaves and Thyme.
  • Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and mash with a potato masher until just crushed, leaving some larger bits if desired. Add tomatoes to the Cauldron and bring to a light boil for about 10 minutes.
  • Add a few twists of pepper. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt to taste, then add some of the parsley during the simmer. Save some parsley for garnish.
  • Serve hot with buttered toast points or saltine crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 1117.5, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 20.2

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Manhattan Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jeff Hixson

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h45m

Yield 13 cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 ounces thick slab bacon, unsliced rind removed and cut into 1/3 inch dice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 tbl)
1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice (10 ounces)
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/3 inch dice (4 ounces)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice (6 ounces)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch dice (4 ounces)
2 dried bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
5 cups clam broth
2 cups diced clams
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a 4- to 6-quart heavy-bottomed pot over low heat, and add the bacon.
  • Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium, and cook until the bacon is crisp and golden brown.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat, leaving the bacon in the pot.
  • Add the olive oil and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots, bay leaves, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
  • Sauté, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until vegetables are softened but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and clam broth.
  • The broth should just barely cover the potatoes; if it doesn't, add enough water to cover.
  • Increase the heat, bring to a boil, cover, and cook the potatoes vigorously until they are soft on the outside but still firm in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • If the broth hasn't thickened lightly, smash a few potatoes against the side of the pot, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more to release the starch.
  • Add the tomatoes, and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • Remove pot from the heat, stir in the diced clams and parsley, and season with black pepper.
  • If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate; cover the chowder after it has chilled completely.
  • Otherwise, let it sit at room temperature for up to 1 hour, allowing the flavor to meld.
  • When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over low heat; don't let it boil.
  • Ladle into cups or bowls, making sure the clams, vegetables, and bacon are evenly divided.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 587, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 9.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams are delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add flavor and texture to your chowder. Some good choices include potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season your chowder to taste. Salt, pepper, and paprika are all good choices.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers: Clam chowder is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Manhattan-style clam chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is made with fresh clams, a variety of vegetables, and a creamy broth. The addition of chilies gives this chowder a unique and flavorful twist. If you are looking for a new and exciting soup to try, be sure to give Manhattan-style clam chowder a try.

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