Best 7 Pressure Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting bowl of chowder? Look no further! Manhatten clam chowder is a classic dish that combines the flavors of fresh clams, vegetables, and a creamy tomato-based broth. Pressure cooking brings out the best in this delicious stew, resulting in a rich and flavorful chowder in a fraction of the time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 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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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

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

INSTANT POT CLAM CHOWDER



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Clam chowder is especially tasty when it's served with a sprinkle of fresh thyme, bacon crumbles and crispy oyster crackers on top. If you like your chowder on the thick side, add another tablespoon of flour after it is done in the pressure cooker. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Optional: Oyster crackers and fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Place first 10 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Drain and reserve liquid from clams; add the liquid to pressure cooker and set clams aside. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Quick-release pressure., Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Mix flour and cream until smooth; stir into soup. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in clams; heat through. Serve with bacon and, if desired, crackers and fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER (PRESSURE COOKER)



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Make and share this New England Clam Chowder (Pressure Cooker) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hcopeland

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (10 1/2-14 ounce) cans clams, minced
1/2 lb lean bacon (reserve some for garnish) or 1/2 lb salt pork, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
3 cups raw potatoes, diced, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
paprika
1 pinch thyme (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain clams and reserve liquid. Measure clam liquid; add enough water to make 4 cups liquid and set aside.
  • In the pressure cooker, brown diced bacon until golden. Remove bacon and set aside.
  • Drain off all but 1/4 of the fat and saute onion for several minutes.
  • Add potatoes, salt, pepper and reserved clam liquid (mixed with water) and bring to a boil.
  • Seal, bring up to 15 lb. pressure, reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, depressurize and remove lid.
  • Add half and half, milk, butter and clams; heat gently (but do not boil). Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Clams: Fresh clams are essential for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, use frozen clams that have been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Chop Ingredients Evenly: Chop all of the ingredients evenly so that they cook evenly in the pressure cooker.
  • Don't Overcook Vegetables: Be careful not to overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Use a Good Quality Broth: Use a good quality seafood broth or chicken broth for the best flavor. If you don't have any broth on hand, you can use water and add some clam juice or bouillon cubes.
  • Season to Taste: Season the chowder to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.

Conclusion:

Pressure cooker Manhattan clam chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a hearty and flavorful chowder that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pressure cooker Manhattan clam chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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