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Ina Garten Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Ina Garten Manhattan Clam Chowder
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Manhattan Clam Chowder is a tomato-based soup that features clams, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. Unlike creamy New England clam chowder, this version is lighter and has a tangy, savory flavor profile, making it a delightful choice for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

  • Clams (fresh or canned): 2 pounds (or 2 cups canned clams, with juice).
  • Clam juice: 2 cups (additional if using fresh clams).
  • Bacon: 4 slices, diced.
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons.
  • Onion: 1 large, diced.
  • Celery: 2 stalks, diced.
  • Carrots: 2 medium, peeled and diced.
  • Red bell pepper: 1, diced.
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
  • Tomatoes (canned, diced): 1 (28-ounce) can, with juices.
  • Potatoes: 2 large, peeled and diced.
  • Bay leaf: 1.
  • Thyme (fresh): 1 teaspoon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried).
  • Salt and black pepper: To taste.
  • Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped, for garnish.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the clams

  • If using fresh clams, rinse them well under cold water. Steam in a large pot with 1 cup of water until they open (about 5 minutes). Remove clams from shells, chop, and reserve the cooking liquid.

Step 2: Cook the bacon

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

Step 3: Sauté the vegetables

  • Add olive oil to the pot, then sauté the onion, celery, carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic for 5–7 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Build the base

  • Stir in the tomatoes, clam juice, reserved clam liquid (if using fresh clams), potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 5: Add the clams

  • Stir in the clams and cooked bacon. Simmer for 5 minutes to warm through. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 6: Garnish and serve

  • Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the chowder into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread.

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