Ina Garten Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe
This Ina Garten Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe is light, flavorful and full of fresh seafood taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cans clams with juice or fresh clams
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 potatoes diced
- 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups clam juice or broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
- Chop onion, garlic, carrots, celery and potatoes. Drain clams if needed but keep the juice.
Cook vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook until soft.
Add garlic
- Add minced garlic and cook for one minute for extra flavor.
Add tomatoes and broth
- Pour in tomato sauce and clam juice. Stir well to combine.
Add potatoes and seasoning
- Add potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Mix well.
Simmer the soup
- Cook on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes until potatoes are soft.
Add clams
- Add clams and cook for 5 minutes. Do not overcook them.
Adjust seasoning
- Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
Serve and garnish
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh clams for best taste
- Do not overcook clams
- Add chili flakes for spice
- Use vegetable broth for lighter version
- Add corn for sweetness
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor
- Add a splash of lemon juice