Uncle Gary's Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Uncle Gary's Manhattan Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 potatoes, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 8 -10 baby carrots, diced; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons flour; ¼ cup clam base or 2 cups clam broth; 1 cup Ragu tomato sauce; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) canschopped clams, reserve juice from the cans; salt; pepper; garlic powder; thyme

Servings: persons

10 potatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
8 -10 baby carrots, diced
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons flour
¼ cup clam base or 2 cups clam broth
1 cup Ragu tomato sauce
2 (6 1/2 ounce) canschopped clams, reserve juice from the cans
salt
pepper
garlic powder
thyme

1
Peel, rinse and dice the potatoes.
2
Start potatoes in water, bring to boil and set timer for 15 minutes.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
In soup kettle, add diced onion, celery and carrots, add the butter or vegetable oil and saute for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
5
Add flour to thicken mixture.
6
Fill kettle half way with water and 1/4 cup of Clam Base or 2 cans of Clam Broth and bring to a boil.
7
Add the cup of Ragu, tomato sauce.
8
Add the 2-6.5 oz.
9
cans chopped clams along with the juices.
10
Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme over the chowder and add the potatoes.
11
Simmer for 1 hour on lowest heat.
12
ENJOY.

487

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 10 potatoes, diced, 1 small onion, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, 8 -10 baby carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Uncle Gary's 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.

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Uncle Gary's Manhattan Clam Chowder

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