Manhattan Clam Chowder
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Manhattan Clam Chowder
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Warm up this winter with a cozy bowl of homemade Manhattan clam chowder. This one-pot recipe is made with tender potatoes, chunks of veggies, bacon, and of course, clams! Serve this with a side of crusty bread or light salad and dinner is served.
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Ingredients
- 4 lices of bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces petite diced tomatoes 1 can, undrained
- 2 cups clam juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups potatoes diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 13 ounces chopped clams (2) 6.5 ounce cans, each drained and juice reserved
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the diced bacon and cook over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the pot.
- Add the diced bell pepper, onion, celery and minced garlic to the pot with reserved bacon grease and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the undrained tomatoes, clam juice (from the canned clams and the clam juice itself), chicken broth, diced potatoes, dried thyme, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender, .
- Once the potatoes are cooked, add the drained clams and cooked bacon back into the soup.
- Cook another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated thoroughly.
- Remove bay leaf prior to serving.
Notes
- I used Snow’s All Natural Clam Juice
- I used Snow’s Chopped Clams, but feel free to use a different brand.
- Store leftover in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place in an a pot and warm it on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through.
- I don't recommended freezing this soup. The texture of the potatoes may become grainy when reheated.
- Substitutions
- Use turkey bacon or a plant-based bacon substitute for vegetarian version. You can also just add a bit of liquid smoke or smoked paprika for that smoky flavor that bacon gives.
- Use leeks or shallots instead of the onion.
- Swap the fennel or bok choy.
- Substitute orange, red or yellow bell peppers.
- Add a diced jalapeno pepper for extra heat.
- Use ⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder for each clove of fresh garlic.
- You can use fresh diced tomatoes instead of canned or tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes.
- Substitute fish stock or vegetable stock for the clam juice.
- Use vegetable broth or water instead of chicken stock.
- I used Russet but use any favorite kind of potatoes like Yukon Gold or red.
- Use fresh thyme (use three times as much) or substitute it with dried basil or oregano.
- Substitute clams for other types of seafood like shrimp, scallops, or chunks of firm white fish.
- What can I serve with this recipe?
- Serve with saltine crackers or oyster crackers.
- Crusty bread is perfect for dipping in the chowder.
- A simple salad with your favorite salad dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
992mg
(41%)
Potassium
1116mg
(32%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
579IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
56mg
(62%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 992mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1116mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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