Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Manhattan Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 6 sprigs thyme, leaves coarsely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 28 -ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes; 1 1 -pound package frozen shelled clams, thawed; 2 cups bottled clam juice; Oyster crackers, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs thyme, leaves coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 28 -ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1 1 -pound package frozen shelled clams, thawed
2 cups bottled clam juice
Oyster crackers, for serving (optional)

1
Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
2
Add the celery, potatoes, onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery and onion begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes to the pot and cook 2 minutes.
5
Add the clams and their juices, 1 cup water and the bottled clam juice; cover and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve with oyster crackers.
9
Per serving: Calories 408; Fat 17 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 65 mg; Sodium 1,184 mg; Carbohydrate 39 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 24 g
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Photograph by Justin Walker

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced, 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 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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