Indulge in the delectable flavors of Manhattan clam chowder, a hearty and comforting seafood soup that has captured the hearts of seafood enthusiasts for generations. Originating from the bustling streets of New York City, this chowder is characterized by its rich, creamy broth, tender clams, and an aromatic blend of vegetables. As you embark on this culinary journey, we present to you two variations of this classic dish – a traditional Manhattan clam chowder recipe that stays true to its roots, and a vegan Manhattan clam chowder recipe that offers a plant-based twist on this timeless favorite. Whether you're a seafood lover or seeking a vegan alternative, these recipes will guide you in creating a delicious and satisfying chowder that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.
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B C FERRIES MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER FOR FIRST CLASS PASSENGERS
In British Columbia, Canada, the Ferries that travel the beautiful trip between the Mainland and Vancouver Island, are famous for their "Manhattan" styled Clam Chowder. In the small village by Horseshoe Bay terminal, one of the little bistro's has it's own kicked up version. This is my copycat version of their version! NOTE - this is on the spicy/hot side so if you aren't a fan of that, don't add the red pepper flakes. Serve up with a crusty white artisan bread and a crisp, dry white wine. May I recommend BC's Sonoma Ranch Pinot Grigio. UPDATE: Sept 3, 2012 - Upped the flavour factor on this tasty soup last night by adding in a small chopped zucchini, a small finely chopped fennel bulb and instead of using tomato paste I added 2 TBSP of chipotle adobe sauce. If you don't like the spice of peppers you could add some liquid smoke or smoked paprika instead. Because of the added ingredients I added a bit more clamato and a bit more wine.
Provided by Debi9400
Categories Chowders
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large pot, saute bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set on paper towel to remove excess fat. Remove and discard all but 2 Tbsp of bacon fat from pot.
- Add garlic and onions and saute until translucent, about 1 minute. Add celery, green pepper and carrots. Saute for about 2 minutes until tender. Add flour and stir until mixed in and browned - about 2 minutes.
- Add wine and stir until bits cooked onto bottom loosen up.
- Add Clamato juice and tomato paste;stir well.
- Add green chili's, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Worcestershire and dried thyme. Mix well.
- Add can of diced tomatoes and potatoes. Simmer 20 minutes, Stirring occasionally.
- Add baby clams with juice and bacon pieces. Simmer 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Add salt to taste if wanted.
MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings (
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic, and crushed red pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute more. Tie the parsley sprigs, fresh thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot with the potatoes. Pour in the clam juice and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and clams. Cover and bring to a low simmer. Season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve immediately.
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BC FERRIES MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by JimMac
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Directions: 1 In a large saucepan, over medium heat, saute bacon or salt pork until light brown. 2 Add celery, onions green pepper and carrots and cook until tender. 3 Blend in flour and simmer 5 minute Stir in clam juice and potatoes; simmer 15 minute. 4 Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and baby clams and cook an additional 10 minute. 5 Season with thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
TRADITIONAL MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER (A.K.A. CONEY ISLAND OR FULTO
I once found it hard to accept there was another form of clam chowder besides New England style, but I have to hand it to the ingenuity of the Manhattan chefs that came up with this style. The addition of tomatoes to this dish is thought to be inspired by the Italian and Portugese immigrants that made up the larger body of the city in the mid to late 1800's. In the late 1800's to 1930's this dish was referred to as Coney Island Clam Chowder or Fulton Market Clam Chowder. It was not until 1889 that Allesandro Filippini wrote his now famous cookbook called The Table: How to Buy Food, How to Cook It, and How to Serve It that the recipe was recorded for the non-professional home cook. Now we can not go on without mentioning the French influence on this dish since Allesandro was Delmonico Chef du Maison from from 1849 to 1863, and worked with another celebrated French chef, Charles Ranhofer. Charles was also a chef at Delmonico's restaurant in New York from 1862 to 1896 (34 years!). He also wrote restaurant quantity recipes in book form, but since this article is guaged for the home cook, we'll stick with the smaller version. It is with apprehension I write this recipe, as I do not want to disturb the spirits of such fine Chefs that have passed, and passed on their knowledge. It is with the upmost respect I offer my take on this fine creation of a dish, redolent with herbs and vegetables and let us not forget our favorite muddy mollusks, the clams.
Provided by Timothy F.
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Start the Cauldron over medium high heat and add oil and butter. As soon as the butter stops foaming add the red pepper flake, onions, celery and carrots.
- Cook until onion is translucent being careful not to burn. Add the garlic and chopped bacon or ham.
- Cook until the meat gets a light brown on it, then add potatoes, clam juice and clams with the liquor from the cans. Add enough water to just cover the potatoes. Add the bay leaves and Thyme.
- Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and mash with a potato masher until just crushed, leaving some larger bits if desired. Add tomatoes to the Cauldron and bring to a light boil for about 10 minutes.
- Add a few twists of pepper. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt to taste, then add some of the parsley during the simmer. Save some parsley for garnish.
- Serve hot with buttered toast points or saltine crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 1117.5, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 20.2
MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
I typically serve this chowder with a tossed salad and hot rolls. It is easy to make and tastes wonderful on a cold winter evening. My family has enjoyed it for more than 30 years. -Joan Hopewell, Columbus, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over low heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes. Add water and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. , Add tomatoes, clams, salt, thyme, pepper and cayenne; heat through. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
QUICK MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
I was looking for a quick and easy Manhattan clam chowder and never found one, so I made my own!
Provided by MEGSCOOKIN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, carrots, basil, garlic, and black pepper until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer 1/2 of the vegetable mixture to a food processor.
- Stir 2 cans stewed tomatoes into the pot. Drain the remaining can of stewed tomatoes and add to the food processor. Blend vegetable-tomato mixture until smooth. Stir pureed mixture into pot with vegetables.
- Mix clams, clam juice, and potatoes into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Season soup with Worcestershire sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 720.1 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
CHEF JOHN'S MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
Manhattan clam chowder is usually very watery, too tomato-y, and not nearly clammy enough so I reworked the recipe into something significantly more rich, satisfying, and delicious. My secrets? A ton of clams, not too much tomato, and a little bit of flour to thicken things up. Serve with oyster crackers and garnish with fresh chives, parsley, tarragon, or even dill, if desired.
Provided by Chef John
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Drain baby and chopped clams. Reserve liquid in the refrigerator until needed and set clams aside.
- Place bacon in a soup pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until well-browned and almost crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until onions start to soften and turn translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add tomato paste; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Don't worry if some of the tomato paste sticks to the bottom of the pot; we want that to happen. Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Dump in reserved clam juice plus bottled clam juice and chicken broth. Stir with a spatula, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze any caramelization.
- Add carrots, celery, clams, diced tomatoes, pepper, and cayenne; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off some bacon fat if desired.
- Add diced potatoes and cook until tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt, if needed. Stir in fresh tarragon and parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 113.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 902.1 mg, Sugar 4 g
MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
You either like Manhattan clam chowder or you don't. James Beard famously called it "horrendous." But the chowder has its fans - the acidity of the tomatoes helps temper the salinity of the broth, and offers a pleasing sweetness besides. Green peppers and carrots add to the effect, and the garlic and red-pepper flakes speak to New York's immigrant past. It is certainly not a new development in the long history of clam chowder. Recipes for similar red-hued versions date back to the days of Delmonico's in the late 19th century.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put the clams in a large, heavy Dutch oven, add about 4 cups water, then set over medium-high heat. Cover, and cook until clams have opened, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. (Clams that fail to open after 15 to 20 minutes should be discarded.) Strain clam broth through a sieve lined with cheesecloth or doubled-up paper towels, and set aside. Remove clams from shells, and set those aside as well.
- Rinse out the pot, and return it to stove. Add butter, and turn heat to medium-low. Add bacon or salt pork, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the pork has started to brown, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove pork from fat, and set aside.
- Add onions, garlic, celery, green peppers and carrots to the fat, and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft but not brown, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in potatoes, and continue cooking until they have just started to soften, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Add 4 cups of clam broth, reserving the rest for another use. Add the sprigs of thyme and the bay leaf.
- Partly cover the pot, and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Using the back of a wooden spoon, smash a few potatoes against the side of the pot to release their starch and help thicken the broth.
- Meanwhile, chop the clams into bits that are about the size of the bacon dice.
- When potatoes are tender, stir in tomatoes, and heat them through. Add chopped clams and reserved bacon, stirring to combine. Add black pepper to taste. Let chowder come to a simmer, and remove from heat. Fish out the thyme and the bay leaf, and discard.
- The chowder should be allowed to sit for a while to cure. Reheat it before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with oyster crackers.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ZESTY MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
This is a family recipe that we finally got my father-in-law to share. It can be easily adjusted for the kick that suits your taste. People can also add chopped jalapenos to their individual bowls if they want a zestier chowder.
Provided by Mike the Revelator
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes
Time 2h52m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine Italian-style tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and jalapeno peppers in a large stockpot.
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in chicken bouillon and beef bouillon cubes until dissolved. Pour over tomato mixture in the stockpot.
- Stir clam juice cocktail, sugar, thyme leaves, chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and bay leaf into the stockpot. Cook chowder, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Combine clams, milk, and flour in a separate saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until clams are heated through, about 7 minutes. Stir into the stockpot and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 2064 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
Make and share this Manhattan Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jeff Hixson
Categories Chowders
Time 1h45m
Yield 13 cups
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat a 4- to 6-quart heavy-bottomed pot over low heat, and add the bacon.
- Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium, and cook until the bacon is crisp and golden brown.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat, leaving the bacon in the pot.
- Add the olive oil and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots, bay leaves, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
- Sauté, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until vegetables are softened but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and clam broth.
- The broth should just barely cover the potatoes; if it doesn't, add enough water to cover.
- Increase the heat, bring to a boil, cover, and cook the potatoes vigorously until they are soft on the outside but still firm in the center, about 10 minutes.
- If the broth hasn't thickened lightly, smash a few potatoes against the side of the pot, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more to release the starch.
- Add the tomatoes, and simmer 5 minutes more.
- Remove pot from the heat, stir in the diced clams and parsley, and season with black pepper.
- If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate; cover the chowder after it has chilled completely.
- Otherwise, let it sit at room temperature for up to 1 hour, allowing the flavor to meld.
- When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over low heat; don't let it boil.
- Ladle into cups or bowls, making sure the clams, vegetables, and bacon are evenly divided.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 587, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 9.6
MANHATTAN STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
A hearty blend of vegetables and clams with a little added spice. This soup is better the next day.
Provided by Halie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes
Time 3h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine canned tomatoes and clams together with juices in a large stock pot. Stir in oregano, basil, sauces, and onion powder. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add vegetables, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 632.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
HEARTY MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you have yourself a complete meal. -Carol Bullick, Royersford, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h20m
Yield 6 servings (about 2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 7-9 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 995mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh clams if possible. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, frozen clams are a good substitute.
- Don't overcook the clams. Overcooked clams will become tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender.
- Use a good quality clam juice. Clam juice is an important ingredient in clam chowder, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a clam juice that is clear and has a strong clam flavor.
- Add vegetables to your chowder. Vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and celery add flavor and texture to clam chowder. You can also add other vegetables, such as corn, peas, or tomatoes.
- Season your chowder to taste. Clam chowder should be seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar for a bit of acidity.
- Serve your chowder hot. Clam chowder is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Manhattan clam chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting meal, give Manhattan clam chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!
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