Manhattan Clam Chowder

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in large pot or Dutch oven on medium. Add celery, onion and carrot and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute.
  2. 2Add potatoes, thyme, clam juice, tomatoes and their juices (crushing tomatoes as you add), white wine, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in clams to heat through.
  3. 3Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread if desired

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 2 8-ounce bottles clam juice
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 2 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams, drained
  • 0.25 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 0 Crusty bread

Equipment

large potDutch oven

Tips

  • Pair with crusty sourdough bread.
  • This recipe takes about 30 minutes to make and is a quick weeknight meal option.
  • Manhattan Clam Chowder has a tomato base instead of cream, giving it a more savory, tangy flavor than New England Clam Chowder