Mommy's Manhattan Style Clam Chowder

Dive into the comforting, hearty flavors of **Mommy's Manhattan Style Clam Chowder**, a lighter, tomato-based twist on the classic seafood soup. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender red potatoes, succulent clams, and a colorful medley of carrots, celery, and red bell peppers, this chowder is vibrant and wholesome. Enhanced with the tangy richness of diced tomatoes and the savory depth of clam juice and vegetable stock, this recipe is as nutritious as it is satisfying. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes to cook, this crowd-pleasing chowder is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Serve it steaming hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and let its bold, briny flavors transport your taste buds straight to the shores of Manhattan.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 cups clam juice
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 3 medium red potatoes, diced
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cooked clams, chopped (fresh or canned)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), clam juice, and vegetable stock. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the diced red potatoes, bay leaves, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the chowder simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the cooked clams and let them warm through for 5 minutes. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Remove and discard the bay leaves.

Step 9

Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1958.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1374.9

Total Fat 45.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 336.7mg	0%
Sodium 10111.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 146.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 818.4mg	0%
Iron 141.7mg	0%
Potassium 5400.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.5%

Protein: 42.3%

Carbs: 28.2%