Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder

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4.8

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    304 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder

With clams, bacon, potatoes and veggies swimming in a rich tomato broth, Manhattan Clam Chowder is a perfect first course or entree soup.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 ounces Bacon see note 1, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon butter if needed
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery finely chopped, ribs
  • 1/2 cup carrot diced
  • 2 cups tomato or a 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, chopped, seeded
  • 2 teaspoons thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried
  • 0-1 cup white wine see note 2, dry
  • ½ cup yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup potato diced
  • 2 6.5 ounce clams including juice, canned
  • 4 Tablespoons tomato paste optional
  • parsley fresh, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chop pancetta or bacon, then fry on medium high in a large saucepan or stock pot. Remove from heat when pancetta starts to sizzle or bacon is crisp. If using bacon, remove all but 1-2 Tablespoons of fat from the pan. If using pancetta, add 1 Tablespoon butter.
  2. Place the pan back on medium low heat and add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until tender.
  3. Add the tomatoes (canned or fresh), thyme and carrots. Cook until tomatoes start to break down and carrots are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and yellow pepper. If sauce looks very thick, you can add some wine now, but remember that you are adding clam juice later. Continue cooking until everything is tender.
  4. Add clams and their juice. Add (additional) wine if needed to achieve desired thickness. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Bring back to a simmer, then serve.

Notes

  • Chopped pancetta is a lovely alternative to bacon
  • You can use vermouth or broth in place of the white wine. Use the amount you need to thin the soup to your liking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g (59%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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