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: 2 dozen fresh cherrystone clams or chowder clams; 4 cups water; 1/4 pound salt pork, diced; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 4 potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 cups tomato juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Servings: persons

2 dozen fresh cherrystone clams or chowder clams
4 cups water
1/4 pound salt pork, diced
2 onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
4 potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups tomato juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme

1
Wash the clams well and place in a kettle with the water.
2
Simmer until the shells open.
3
Discard any clams that do not open.
4
Drain and reserve 3 cups of the broth.
5
Saute the salt pork until it is crisp and light brown.
6
Add the onions and celery and saute until they are translucent but not brown.
7
Add the potatoes, reserved clam broth, tomato juice, salt and pepper.
8
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are barely tender.
9
Meanwhile, remove the clams from their shells and chop fine or put through a food grinder using a medium knife.
10
Add the thyme and chopped clams to the potatoes.
11
Cover and cook for 5 minutes longer.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dozen fresh cherrystone clams or chowder clams, 4 cups water, 1/4 pound salt pork, diced, 2 onions, 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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