Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced; 1 c. celery, diced; 1 can (1 lb. 12 oz.) tomatoes; 3 or 4 cans minced or chopped clams; 2 tsp. salt; 1 bay leaf; 3 1/2 c. diced potatoes; 1 c. sliced onion; 1/2 c. diced green pepper; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, diced
1 c. celery, diced
1 can (1 lb. 12 oz.) tomatoes
3 or 4 cans minced or chopped clams
2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 c. diced potatoes
1 c. sliced onion
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

1
In 6-quart pot, saute diced bacon until crisp.
2
Add onion, celery and green pepper; cook over low heat, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add tomatoes to veggie mixture.
4
Drain clams, reserve liquid; set clams aside.
5
Add water to clam liquid to equal 1-quart.
6
Pour into pot.
7
Add salt, pepper, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to boil, reduce heat; simmer covered 45 minutes.
8
Add potatoes (more or less to your liking); cover and cook 25 minutes. Add clams; simmer 15 minutes, uncovered.
9
Add parsley; serve hot with crackers.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, diced, 1 c. celery, diced, 1 can (1 lb. 12 oz.) tomatoes, 3 or 4 cans minced or chopped clams, and more.

Yes, Manhattan Clam Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Manhattan Clam Chowder

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