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Manhattan Clam Chowder
This Manhattan clam chowder is clams simmered with bacon, vegetables and potatoes in a savory tomato broth. A hearty soup that's easy to make and perfect when served as an appetizer or main course option.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled, quartered and sliced
- 1/2 cup celery sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound Russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 ounce bottles clam juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 10 ounce can whole baby clams drained
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- oyster crackers and cooked bacon for serving optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the pot and drain on paper towels.
- Add the onions, carrots and celery to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Place the tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, clam juice, broth and potatoes in the pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the tomatoes and baby clams. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir in the reserved bacon. Top with chopped parsley. Add oyster crackers and more bacon if desired, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
761mg
(32%)
Potassium
699mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3807IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3807IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.