CLASSIC MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER
Provided by David Rosengarten
Categories Soup/Stew Potato Shellfish Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Dinner Seafood Clam Boil Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Wash the clams well under cold running water in colander. Place clams in a large pot, and add enough water to cover clams by 2 inches. Cover the pan and place over high heat.
- 2. When the water comes to a boil, give the pan a good shake. Turn the heat to low, and cook clams another 30 seconds or so. Remove from the heat, and take out all the clams that have opened, using a slotted spoon. If any clams remain closed, put back on the heat, with the lid on the pan, and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove remaining clams, reserve, discard any clams that have not opened.
- 3. Pour the clam juice through a fine strainer and set aside. You will need 6 cups of broth. If you have more than enough clam broth, reduce it to 6 cups. If you have too little clam brother, add some bottled clam juice or water to make 6 cups total.
- 4. Put the bacon into a large, heavy saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the bacon begins to brown. Pour off excess fat, leaving behind the bacon and about 3 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
- 5. Add the onion, celery, and carrot to the pan and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, and cook mixture for 10 minutes more. Add tomatoes and reserved clam juice to the pan. Bring chowder to a boil over high heat.
- 6. While chowder is coming to a boil, remove clams from their shells and chop coarsely. Add to chowder and reduce heat to low. Add thyme leaves. Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes; check to make sure potatoes are soft and chowder is well seasoned. Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Serve in warm bowls.
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Paula Patterson
pattersonpaula32@yahoo.comI'm allergic to clams, so I used shrimp instead. The chowder still turned out great!
Kufre Elijah
elijah_k@gmail.comThis chowder was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll add more milk next time.
Sarah Tshabalala
t-s29@aol.comI made this chowder for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mahmudul Hasan
m.h@gmail.comThis chowder was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Ethio Tube
te@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chowder turned out lumpy. I think I might have added the milk too quickly.
Eddie Grady
eddie-g37@gmail.comThis chowder was perfect for a cold winter day. It was so warm and comforting.
Pawulka Jinja
j@hotmail.frI added some chopped celery and carrots to the chowder and it turned out great! I think it added a nice extra flavor.
Jennifer Harrison
h.j30@yahoo.comI used canned clams instead of fresh and the chowder still turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!
chang gee
g_c85@hotmail.comThis chowder was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Syed Majid
syed.m2@gmail.comI've never made clam chowder before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chowder turned out great!
Muhamad Kamil
mk47@yahoo.comI'm a New Englander and I can say that this chowder is authentic and delicious!
Jay Hunt
hjay@hotmail.comThis chowder was easy to make and tasted great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Christopher Ray
ray.c84@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and my chowder turned out bland. I think I'll add more salt and pepper next time.
Zack English
zack.english71@gmail.comThis chowder was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
ahmed mahmoud
ahmed_m92@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The flavors were subtle and the clams were very tender.
Muhib Khan
k-m@gmail.comThis is the best clam chowder I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.
Rajnish Singh
s12@hotmail.comI made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Philip Slack
slackp65@yahoo.comThis chowder was so easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh clams and they were perfect. The flavor was amazing and the chowder was nice and thick.
r k shamjee
r.shamjee80@gmail.comI've made this clam chowder several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Tuzmal Tuzmal
t85@gmail.comThis clam chowder was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and creamy, and the clams were tender and juicy. I especially loved the addition of bacon, which gave the chowder a smoky flavor.