Name: Chef John’s Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups clam juice; 2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Chef John’s Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Alvera Riordan Modified: February 21, 2024

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups clam juice
2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to the pot. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Cook for another minute.
Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and clam juice to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
Add the clams to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open.
Remove any clams that did not open. Season the chowder with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Manhattan Clam Chowder hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories : 249kcal
Total Fat : 7g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 66mg
Sodium : 1385mg
Total Carbohydrates : 23g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 9g
Protein : 21g

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