Best 8 Zesty Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipes

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Savor the delectable flavors of New York with our Zesty Manhattan Clam Chowder, a hearty and flavorful soup that embodies the essence of the city's culinary heritage. This classic dish, originating from the bustling streets of Manhattan, features a rich and creamy tomato-based broth brimming with tender clams, savory bacon, aromatic vegetables, and a tantalizing blend of herbs and spices. Discover the art of crafting this iconic soup through our meticulously curated collection of recipes, ranging from traditional to contemporary variations. Indulge in the timeless charm of the classic Manhattan Clam Chowder, or explore innovative interpretations that incorporate unique ingredients and culinary techniques. Whichever path you choose, let the captivating flavors of this New York City staple transport you to the heart of its bustling streets and vibrant culinary scene.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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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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

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

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.

MANHATTAN STYLE CLAM CHOWDER



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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

4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (29 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
7 carrot, (7-1/2")s carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, diced
8 medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw)s potatoes, cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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

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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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

SPICY MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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Posted in response to a request. I have never tried this only because I like New England style clam chowder better than Manhattan style.

Provided by Tami B.

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 1/2 ounce) can minced clams
3 slices bacon, cut up
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up, save juice
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme

Steps:

  • Drain clams-reserve liquid. Add water to clam liquid to make 3 cups.
  • Partially cook bacon, stir in celery and onion and cook till tender Stir in tomatoes and juice, clam juice, potatoes, carrots, thyme, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp white (or black) pepper.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 min (till veggies are tender). Mash slightly to thicken.
  • Stir in clams and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 152.6, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 19.2

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will make the cooking process smoother and faster.
  • Choose Fresh Clams: For the best flavor, use fresh clams whenever possible. Look for clams that are tightly closed and have a briny smell.
  • Deglaze the Pan: When cooking the bacon, deglaze the pan with white wine to add extra flavor to the chowder.
  • Use Good Quality Stock: The stock is a key ingredient in clam chowder, so it's important to use a good quality stock. You can use homemade stock or a store-bought stock that is low in sodium.
  • Don't Overcook the Clams: Clams cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked clams will become tough and chewy.
  • Season to Taste: Always taste the chowder and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.

Conclusion:

Zesty Manhattan clam chowder is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich, flavorful broth and tender clams, this chowder is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting meal, give this recipe a try!

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