Mommy'S Manhattan Style Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Mommy'S Manhattan Style Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 celery rib, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups diced potatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, drain and RESERVE juice; 1 1/2 cups clam juice, can use water, chick broth; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt, about to taste

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups diced potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, drain and RESERVE juice
1 1/2 cups clam juice, can use water, chick broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt, about to taste

1
In a large soup pot, heat the oil.
2
Add onions, carrots, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes.
3
Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, reserved clam juice (from canned clams) and clam juice.
4
Stir and bring to a boil.
5
Add sugar, pepper, thyme, basil, bay leaf, and salt to taste.
6
Reduce heat and gently simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
7
Stir in the clams during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
8
Remove bay leaf and serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Mommy'S Manhattan Style 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!

Mommy'S Manhattan Style Clam Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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