How to Make Quick Manhattan Clam Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Manhattan clam chowder is a classic American soup that originated in the early 1900s in New York City. It is a flavorful and hearty soup that features a tomato-based broth, tender clams, and a variety of vegetables. This quick and easy recipe for Manhattan clam chowder is perfect for a comforting and delicious meal on a chilly day.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it comes together in just under 30 minutes, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner. The combinati...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 ribs celery, diced
  • ½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
  • 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole potatoes, drained and diced
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, carrots, basil, garlic, and black pepper until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer 1/2 of the vegetable mixture to a food processor.
  • Stir 2 cans stewed tomatoes into the pot. Drain the remaining can of stewed tomatoes and add to the food processor. Blend vegetable-tomato mixture until smooth. Stir pureed mixture into pot with vegetables.
  • Mix clams, clam juice, and potatoes into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Season soup with Worcestershire sauce.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 720mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 195mg
    • Iron: 29mg
    • Potassium: 1303mg