Best 6 Saturday Night Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to Manhattan Clam Chowder, a classic dish that embodies the essence of New England comfort food. This hearty and flavorful soup is a symphony of fresh clams, aromatic vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth that will warm your soul on a chilly evening. Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of variations, catering to different tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional Manhattan Clam Chowder with its distinctive red broth, or a creamy New England-style chowder, we have you covered. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and seasonings that make this dish truly exceptional. From choosing the freshest clams to mastering the art of thickening the broth, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary adventure. Elevate your next gathering or family meal with a steaming bowl of Manhattan Clam Chowder, a dish that is sure to impress and satisfy.

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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.

ZESTY MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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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

2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 cups diced potatoes
2 cups chopped onions
3 carrots, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 (32 ounce) bottle tomato and clam juice cocktail (such as Clamato®)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
4 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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

QUICK MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 ribs celery, diced
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
black pepper to taste
3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole potatoes, drained and diced
1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

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

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Yield 6 to 8 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 pounds quahog or large cherrystone clams, scrubbed and rinsed, opened clams discarded
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup diced carrot
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
1 cup chicken stock
3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes or 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add clams, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, quickly stir clams well with a wooden spoon, and recover. Allow clams to cook 5 to 10 minutes longer (this will depend on the type and size of clams you are using), or until most of the clams are opened. Transfer clams to a large bowl or baking dish and strain broth through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl. (You should have about 6 cups of clam broth. If not, add enough water to bring the volume up to 6 cups.) When clams are cool enough to handle, remove them from their shells and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Set clams and broth aside.
  • In a large heavy pot add bacon and render until golden and crispy. Pour off all fat except 4 tablespoons. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and carrots and cook for 10 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Do not allow to color. Add garlic, bay leaves, oregano, thyme and crushed red pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes. Increase heat to high and add potatoes, reserved clam broth, and chicken stock and bring to a boil, covered. Cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the broth has thickened somewhat. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and add reserved clams and parsley and season with pepper and salt, if necessary. Allow chowder to sit for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld, then reheat slowly over low fire if necessary. Do not allow to boil.

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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SATURDAY NIGHT MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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My family loves this hearty clam chowder I adapted from various other recipes. This makes one very large pot of clam chowder and will feed a nice gathering of family and friends. Great meal for the family on a cold Saturday night after shoveling snow. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Paintpuddles

Categories     Chowders

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

36 cherrystone clams, steamed or 1 (29 ounce) can minced clams, drained
12 ounces bacon, diced
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, I use Red Pack
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 cups clam juice, from the steamed clams or 3 cups bottled clam juice
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 -6 yukon gold potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb cooked shrimp, shelled, tails off (add this to make the chowder over the top, but it's optional)

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 garlic, pepper, carrot and celery and cook for about a minute or two.
  • Add the clams, tomatoes, clam liquid, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and ground pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and add potatoes.
  • Simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce for a little heat, if desired.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.7, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 161.6, Sodium 1590.8, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 14.1, Protein 31.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh and 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. Overcooked clams will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality clam juice. This will also make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder. You can find clam juice in the canned seafood section of your grocery store.
  • Add some vegetables to your chowder. This will add flavor and texture. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Season your chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve your chowder with oyster crackers or crusty bread. This will help to soak up the broth and add some extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Manhattan clam chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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