Best 11 Manhattan Clam Chowder With Hake And Chorizo Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful journey with our Manhattan Clam Chowder with Hake and Chorizo, a delectable seafood stew brimming with coastal charm. This classic dish features tender hake fillets, smoky chorizo, and an array of vegetables swimming in a rich, tomato-based broth. Our diverse collection of recipes caters to every palate, from the traditional New England-style chowder to a creamy version enhanced with coconut milk. Embrace the bold flavors of the Portuguese-inspired chowder or explore the unique twist of a spicy Thai-style chowder. Each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure, whether you prefer a classic comfort food or a taste of international flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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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

24 medium-size quahog clams, usually rated ''top neck'' or ''cherrystone,'' rinsed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 pound slab bacon or salt pork, diced
1 large Spanish onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 large ribs celery, cleaned and diced
1 medium-size green pepper, diced
2 medium-size carrots, peeled and diced
Red-pepper flakes, to taste
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
3 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed or roughly diced
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley.

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

CHEF JOHN'S MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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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

2 (10 ounce) cans whole baby clams, undrained
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
4 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup diced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup bottled clam juice
2 cups chicken broth
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 ribs celery, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup diced Italian tomatoes
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 pinches cayenne pepper
3 cups peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs thyme, leaves coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 28-ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1 1-pound package frozen shelled clams, thawed
2 cups bottled clam juice
Oyster crackers, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the celery, potatoes, onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery and onion begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes to the pot and cook 2 minutes. Add the clams and their juices, 1 cup water and the bottled clam juice; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with oyster crackers.
  • Per serving: Calories 408; Fat 17 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 65 mg; Sodium 1,184 mg; Carbohydrate 39 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 24 g

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER WITH HAKE AND CHORIZO



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This recipe dresses up the chowder with chorizo and pan-fried hake, an inexpensive cousin to cod.

Provided by Dana Bowen

Categories     main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup dry white wine
10 pounds quahogs or other large clams, scrubbed
5 tablespoons olive oil
5 ounces (about 1 cup) diced slab bacon
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, diced
1/4 bulb fennel, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 small dried red chili peppers, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 pound (1 large) Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup bottled clam juice
6 vine-ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
4 to six 6-ounce hake fillets
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound dried chorizo, sliced into thin rounds
1 pound bay scallops, optional

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine wine with 1 1/2 cups water. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add clams, cover, and cook until they open, about 5 minutes. Discard unopened or cracked clams, and transfer others to a bowl. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; set aside. When clams are cool enough to handle, remove from shells and chop into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • In a large soup pot, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add bacon and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, onion, fennel, celery, bell pepper, carrot, bay leaves, oregano and chili peppers. Sauté until softened, about 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes. Add potato, reserved clam broth and bottled clam juice. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, cook for 2 minutes, and shut off heat.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add 2 remaining tablespoons olive oil. Season hake on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. When oil is hot, sear skin-side down for 2 minutes, then flip and cook until opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add chorizo to pan, and sauté until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate. If using scallops, add to pan and sauté just until opaque, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Add clams to pot of chowder. Reheat if necessary, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. To serve, ladle chowder into bowls and top with hake, chorizo and scallops. Serve immediately.

TYLER'S MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 slices double smoked bacon, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 dozen quahogs or chowder clams, scrubbed and soaked to remove dirt
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 link chorizo, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
8 medium tomatoes, seeded and pureed
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, leaves chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed and soaked to remove dirt

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the meat beginning to crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pot and reserve.
  • Add one-third of the garlic and the lemon juice to the bacon drippings and cook until the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the quahogs, 2 1/2 cups water and the wine and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and steam the clams until they open, about 10 minutes. Remove the clams from the pot. Strain the broth and reserve. Take the clams from their shells, chop them and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepot over a medium flame. Add the onion, celery, remaining garlic, and chorizo and cook until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the flour into the pot. Cook the onion and flour mixture for several minutes then add the clam broth and bring to a simmer, stirring until smooth. Add the tomatoes and sugar, stir well to incorporate, then toss in the pepper flakes, thyme, and parsley. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and cook at a low simmer until the broth is flavorful, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Ten minutes before serving, add the littleneck clams and bacon to the soup. Cover and steam until the clams open, about 8 minutes. Add the reserved chopped clams. Stir well, season again, if needed, with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and serve immediately.

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings (

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped
7 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 large waxy-style potato (about 3/4 pound), diced
5 cups clam juice (five 8-ounce bottles clam juice)
One 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped
1-1/2 cups minced clams, drained (about four 6-1/2 ounce cans)
1 tablespoon kosher salt or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

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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MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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This is a very zesty and flavorful soup!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pint shucked clams
1 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail
2 potatoes, cleaned and chopped
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Chop clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Strain clam juice to remove bits of shell. Measure juice; add enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups liquid.
  • Combine clam juice mixture, clam-tomato juice cocktail, potatoes, bell peppers, scallions and black pepper in large saucepan; heat to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
  • Stir in the undrained tomatoes and the chopped clams and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, Sodium 202.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

HEARTY MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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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

1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
3 celery ribs, sliced
4 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

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.

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Shellfish     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Clam     Celery     Bell Pepper     Spring     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons diced (1/3 inch) green bell pepper
3 tablespoons diced (1/3 inch) celery
2/3 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled boiling potato (1 small)
1 (8-oz) bottle clam juice
1 cup canned diced tomatoes (8 oz), including juice
1 1/2 dozen small hard-shelled clams (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter; 2 pounds total), scrubbed well
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low, then add onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato, bottled clam juice, and tomatoes (with juice) and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in clams and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until clams open wide, 8 to 10 minutes. (Discard any clams that after 10 minutes have not opened.) Remove pan from heat.
  • Remove most of clamshells with tongs, then detach clams and return them to chowder. (Keep a few in their shells for garnish.) Stir in parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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The word chowder is said to derive from chaudière, the French word for caldron and the vessel in which the French who migrated to America from their coastal regions cooked fish soups and stews. In 1984, Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey explored a hundred or more variations on the preparation of chowder and alighted upon what they deemed the "ultimate" Manhattan clam chowder. This is their recipe.

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 chowder clams
1/8 pound lean salt pork (see note)
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 cup finely chopped carrots
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 cups crushed, canned, imported tomatoes with liquid
3 cups clam broth
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, about 1 1/2 cups
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Remove and set aside the tough muscle of each clam. Reserve both the muscle and softer body portions. Chop the muscles as finely as possible or purée them in a food processor, leaving the meat a bit coarse but fine. There should be about one and one- quarter cups.
  • Cut the salt pork into very fine dice. Put the dice into a large pot and cook, stirring often, until they are rendered of fat and are slightly crisp.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring, until they are wilted. Add the green pepper, carrots and celery, and cook, stirring, about one minute.
  • Add the chopped clam muscles, tomatoes, broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and add the potatoes. Simmer, skimming the surface to remove all trace of foam and scum, 20 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Finely chop the soft body portions of the clams or chop them using a food processor. Add this to the chowder and continue cooking five minutes, skimming the surface as necessary. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 626 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups hot water
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't overcook the clams. They should be cooked just until they are opaque.
  • Use a good quality chorizo. This will also add a lot of flavor to the chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make clam chowder, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Manhattan clam chowder is a classic New England dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. With its creamy broth, tender clams, and smoky chorizo, this chowder is a real crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup, give this Manhattan clam chowder a try.

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