Manhattan Clam Chowder

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 40 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 30 min
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Ingredients

3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

4 stalks celery, thinly sliced

3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 clove garlic, minced

2 bay leaves

6 sprigs thyme, leaves coarsely chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 28-ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes

1 1-pound package frozen shelled clams, thawed

2 cups bottled clam juice

Oyster crackers, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the celery, potatoes, onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery and onion begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes to the pot and cook 2 minutes. Add the clams and their juices, 1 cup water and the bottled clam juice; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with oyster crackers.
  3. Per serving: Calories 408; Fat 17 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 65 mg; Sodium 1,184 mg; Carbohydrate 39 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 24 g

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Anonymous

I liked this, in part because it was quick, but for me it was a trifle bland. After a taste, I added some salt which helped. Also, I will use more garlic and less celery next time and toss in a dash of cayenne. Just personal taste. As a basic recipe to build on, it works very well.

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