Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder
Dive into the bold, savory flavors of this **Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder**, a hearty and wholesome soup packed with vibrant vegetables, tender potatoes, and briny canned clams. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this tomato-based chowder combines a medley of diced tomatoes, clam juice, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme for a deliciously comforting meal. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a one-pot cooking method, it’s a quick and simple recipe that doesn’t skimp on taste. Garnished with fresh parsley, this healthy and flavorful chowder serves up a taste of the coast in every spoonful. Perfect for soup lovers seeking a lighter twist on classic clam chowder!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 16 ounces clam juice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 medium red potatoes, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 cans (6.5 ounces each) canned clams (with juice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), clam juice, and chicken or vegetable broth.
Add the diced potatoes, bay leaf, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Add the canned clams with their juice to the pot and stir well. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 9418 mg | 409% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.9 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 70.1 mg | 389% | |
| Potassium | 5470 mg | 116% | |
*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.
