Manhattan Clam Chowder
Tomato-based Manhattan clam chowder is a great alternative to dairy-based New England style. It's a great change of pace!
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon or 3 ounces salt pork, diced
- 1 ½ cups chopped onions
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 green bell pepper, diced, optional
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 3 cups clam juice
- ¼ tsp dried leaf thyme
- 1 small bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (6.5-ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
Instructions
- Cook the bacon or salt pork in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon pieces to paper towels to drain.6 strips bacon or 3 ounces salt pork
- Add the onions, carrot, celery, and green bell pepper (if using) to the drippings and cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.1 1/2 cups chopped onions | 1 medium carrot | 1 cup diced celery | 1 green bell pepper
- Add the tomatoes, potatoes, clam juice, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer; reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 cup diced potatoes | 3 cups clam juice | 1/4 tsp dried leaf thyme | 1 small bay leaf
- Add the minced clams with their liquid and return the bacon to the pot. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until heated through. Taste and season with salt and pepper.2 (6.5-ounce) cans minced clams, undrained | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 745mgPotassium: 466mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2033IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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