Zesty Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Zesty Manhattan Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 4 cups diced potatoes; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 carrots, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped; 3 cups water; 3 cubes chicken bouillon; 2 cubes beef bouillon; 1 (32 ounce) bottle tomato and clam juice cocktail (such as Clamato(R)); 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 4 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams; 1 cup skim milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 cups diced potatoes
2 cups chopped onions
3 carrots, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 (32 ounce) bottle tomato and clam juice cocktail (such as Clamato(R))
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
4 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
Combine Italian-style tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and jalapeno peppers in a large stockpot.
2
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in chicken bouillon and beef bouillon cubes until dissolved. Pour over tomato mixture in the stockpot.
3
Stir clam juice cocktail, sugar, thyme leaves, chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and bay leaf into the stockpot. Cook chowder, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
4
Combine clams, milk, and flour in a separate saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until clams are heated through, about 7 minutes. Stir into the stockpot and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

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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.
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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 4 cups diced potatoes, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Manhattan Clam Chowder

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