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Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder

Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder brings a clean, briny clam flavor in a tomato-forward broth studded with tender potatoes, carrots, and onions. It’s lighter than creamy chowders yet still hearty, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a seaside-inspired lunch with crusty bread.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder
  1. 1

    Pour the clam juice and the juice from the canned clams into a large pot.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add the onion, carrots, and potatoes; simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomato soup and tomato sauce, and season with parsley and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Add the clams last, and cook just until heated through.

About This Recipe

Rhode Island Style Red Clam Chowder is an American soup recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Clam Juice, and Condensed Tomato Soup. Each serving provides about 183.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder?
It is an American chowder recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for soup.
What is Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Clam Juice, Condensed Tomato Soup, Cooked Clam Meat. The full list of 9 is above.
How long does it take to make Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder?
About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 183.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.

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