Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 doz. large hard clams, chopped and juice; 1/2 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 c. cubed potatoes; 1 carrot, sliced; 1/2 small green pepper, diced; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 c. hot water; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. thyme; 2 ribs celery, chopped; bottled clam juice (as needed)

Servings: persons

1 doz. large hard clams, chopped and juice
1/2 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 c. cubed potatoes
1 carrot, sliced
1/2 small green pepper, diced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. hot water
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
2 ribs celery, chopped
bottled clam juice (as needed)

1
Brown salt pork (or bacon).
2
Add onion.
3
Cook until yellow. Add potatoes, carrot, green pepper, tomatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaf, celery, thyme and water.
4
Boil gently until potatoes and green pepper are done.
5
Shuck the clams, reserving the liquid and coarsely chop the clams.
6
Strain the liquid.
7
Add clams and clam liquid to the soup.
8
Add bottled clam juice for more flavor/additional liquid.
9
May add canned baby clams, if desired.

389

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 doz. large hard clams, chopped and juice, 1/2 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced, 1 onion, chopped, 1 c. cubed potatoes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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