Manhattan-style clam chowder is a classic American dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with a base of clam broth, potatoes, celery, onion, and bacon. Clams are then added along with a variety of seasonings, including thyme, bay leaf, and black pepper. The soup is typically thickened with flour or cornstarch and served with oyster crackers or bread.
This recipe for Manhattan-style clam chowder includes a few unique ingredients that give it a delicious and complex flavor. First, the recipe uses a combination of clam juice and fish stock for the broth. This gives the soup a rich and briny flavor that is perfect for a seafood chowder. Second, the recipe uses a combination of fresh and smoked clams. The fresh clams add a delicate sweetness to the soup, while the smoked clams add a deep and smoky flavor. Finally, the recipe uses a variety of fresh herbs, including thyme, bay leaf, and parsley. These herbs add a freshness and brightness to the soup that balance out the richness of the broth and the clams.
In addition to the classic Manhattan-style clam chowder recipe, the article also includes instructions for two variations on the dish. The first variation is a New England-style clam chowder. This chowder is made with a cream base instead of a tomato base, and it typically includes corn and potatoes. The second variation is a smoky clam chowder. This chowder is made with a combination of smoked clams and smoked paprika, giving it a delicious and smoky flavor.
No matter which variation you choose to make, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting soup. So grab a bowl and a spoon, and let's get started!
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
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 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
TYLER'S MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
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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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-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER WITH CHILIES
Provided by Charleen Borger
Categories Soup/Stew Potato Tomato Quick & Easy Clam Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until just beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and thyme and cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes with their juices, clam juice, tomato sauce, potato and chilies. Reduce heat and simmer until potato is very tender, about 40 minutes. Add clams with juices and heat through. Season chowder to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.
MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
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
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
THE ULTIMATE MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
This is amazing, if I do say so myself. I concocted this yummy recipe for a friend who really savors food. He was floored.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Chowders
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Steam clams in a large pot and reserve the liquid that is left- it should measure about 3+ cups.
- Chop the clams.
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium/high heat until slightly crisp.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring until transparent.
- Add the pepper, carrot and celery and cook for about a minute.
- Add the clams, tomatoes, clam liquid, water, bay leaf, thyme ground pepper.
- Bring to a boil and add potatoes.
- Simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Add chopped parsley.
- Add the cooked shrimp now if you plan to use them, but do not continue to cook or the shrimp will get tough.
- You should only warm the shrimp over for best results.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 532.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3, Protein 11.5
MOMMY'S MANHATTAN STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
Make and share this Mommy's Manhattan Style Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat the oil.
- Add onions, carrots, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes.
- Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, reserved clam juice (from canned clams) and clam juice.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Add sugar, pepper, thyme, basil, bay leaf, and salt to taste.
- Reduce heat and gently simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
- Stir in the clams during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- Remove bay leaf and serve.
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
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.
MANHATTAN-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
If you are a clam chowder lover, then this is a must try, It's great with crusty French bread and a side salad, this is not the cream-style version ;-)...even tastes better the second day!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chowders
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Saute the onion and bell pepper in the bacon fat in a large pot.
- Combine all ingredients except for the clams and the garnishes.
- Cook, until the potatoes are tender, but not too soft.
- Add in the minced clams and the undrained clams with their juice, the onion tops, parsley and the lemon juice; cook about 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 991.6, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 28.7
MANHATTAN STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
Make and share this Manhattan Style Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dannielle
Categories Chowders
Time 9h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in crock pot.
- Stir to blend.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
- Turn down to low and cook for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 64.2, Sodium 2069.1, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 30.1
MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
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.
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
Tips:
- Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
- Use a good quality clam juice. Clam juice is the base of the chowder, so it's important to use a good quality juice. Look for a clam juice that is clear and has a briny flavor.
- Don't overcook the clams. Clams are delicate and overcooking them will make them tough. Cook the clams just until they are opaque.
- Use a variety of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor and texture to the chowder. Use a variety of vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.
- Season the chowder to taste. Season the chowder with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a bit of lemon juice or vinegar for a brighter flavor.
Conclusion:
Manhattan-style 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 preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Manhattan-style clam chowder a try!
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