A comforting and vibrant Manhattan Clam Chowder, ready in under an hour! This recipe elevates simple ingredients into a rich and flavorful soup, perfect for a chilly evening or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
Carbohydrate
26 g
Cholesterol
64 mg
Fiber
4 g
Protein
27 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Sodium
720 mg
Sugar
8 g
Fat
4 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
10 mins
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, onion, carrots, basil, garlic, and black pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes.
02
Step
2 mins
Remove half of the vegetable mixture and transfer to a food processor or blender.
03
Step
3 mins
Drain the juice from 1 can of stewed tomatoes and add the tomatoes to the food processor. Pulse until smooth. Stir this tomato-vegetable puree back into the pot.
04
Step
5 mins
Add the remaining 2 cans of stewed tomatoes (undrained), minced clams (undrained), clam juice, and diced potatoes to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
05
Step
20 mins
Simmer the soup, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded, about 15-20 minutes.
06
Step
2 mins
Season the chowder with Worcestershire sauce and salt to taste. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
07
Step
1 mins
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
For a richer flavor, use homemade clam broth instead of bottled clam juice.
If you prefer a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes with a fork before serving.
This chowder tastes even better the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes (if using) to your preference for heat.
Serve with crusty bread or oyster crackers for a complete meal.
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Jacey Upton
Jun 4, 2025I added a little bit of bacon for extra smokiness and it was fantastic!
Forest Rodriguez
Mar 30, 2025Fantastic and easy to prepare. Thank you for sharing your creation.
Murphy Wolff
Mar 27, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver! I can get a delicious and comforting soup on the table in no time.
Eldora Wisoky
Oct 29, 2024My family loved this! Even my picky eater asked for seconds.
London Schmeler
Oct 19, 2024Easy to follow and great results. I recommend this to anyone looking for a quick and tasty chowder.
Verner Roberts
Oct 4, 2024I've made this several times now, and it's always a hit. I sometimes substitute the baby carrots with diced bell peppers for a different flavor.
Ollie Feestreichel
Sep 3, 2024So yummy! Will definitely make this again.