Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 pound fresh slab bacon or fat back, diced; 4 carrots, peeled and diced, about 2 cups; 1 large onion, peeled and diced, about 1 cup; 4 celery stalks, diced, about 1 cup; 3 tablespoons fresh oregano; 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup plum tomatoes, drained and crushed; 2 quarts water; 2 russet potatoes (about 3/4 pound), cleaned, peeled, and diced; 2 dozen chowder clams steamed open, chopped, cleaned and their juices reserved; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound fresh slab bacon or fat back, diced
4 carrots, peeled and diced, about 2 cups
1 large onion, peeled and diced, about 1 cup
4 celery stalks, diced, about 1 cup
3 tablespoons fresh oregano
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup plum tomatoes, drained and crushed
2 quarts water
2 russet potatoes (about 3/4 pound), cleaned, peeled, and diced
2 dozen chowder clams steamed open, chopped, cleaned and their juices reserved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
In a heavy bottomed soup pot, heat the olive oil, add the bacon or fat back and cook until its fat begins to render.
2
Add the diced vegetables to the pot and sweat over low heat until wilted, about 15 minutes.
3
Add the oregano, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, and cayenne and stir to combine.
4
Add the crushed tomato and water and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat and simmer for one hour.
6
Add the potatoes and continue to simmer for another 1/2 hour.
7
Stir in the chopped clams with their juice and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
8
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
9
Serve hot, with chowder crackers and freshly grated horseradish as a garnish.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 pound fresh slab bacon or fat back, diced, 4 carrots, peeled and diced, about 2 cups, 1 large onion, peeled and diced, about 1 cup, 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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