Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder is a hearty, savory flavorful soup. Tomato based clam chowder with tender clams, bacon, potatoes, celery and carrots.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Bacon
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 2 carrot diced
- 3 talks celery , diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cans clams , chopped, undrained (6-1/2 ounces each)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes , undrained
- 2 pounds russet potato peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
- 2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large stockpot and cook until crispy and chewy.
- Remove bacon from pan and drain all but 2 tablespoons grease.
- Chop the bacon and set to the side.
- Add in the onion, carrots and celery on medium heat and cook for 6-8 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the vegetable broth, clams, diced tomatoes, potatoes, parsley, thyme, bay leaf and black pepper.
- Stir well, bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the bacon, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 933mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1105mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4114IU | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.