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Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder

Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder layers briny chopped clams with a tomato-rich broth loaded with tender potatoes, peppers, celery, and carrots. Jalapeños and chili powder add gentle heat while thyme and a touch of sugar round out the acidity, creating a balanced, hearty bowl perfect for cool evenings or a cozy weekend dinner with crusty bread.

  • Prep40 mins
  • Cook2 hrs 15 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder
  1. 1

    Place the Italian-style tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and jalapeño peppers into a large stockpot.

  2. 2

    Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, then stir in the chicken bouillon and beef bouillon cubes until they dissolve. Pour this over the tomato mixture in the stockpot.

  3. 3

    Stir the clam juice cocktail, sugar, thyme leaves, chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and bay leaf into the stockpot. Cook the chowder, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a separate saucepan, combine the clams, milk, and flour; cook and stir over low heat until the clams are heated through, about 7 minutes. Stir this into the stockpot and simmer until the flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

About This Recipe

Spicy Manhattan Style Clam Chowder is an American soup recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 323.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder?
It is an American chowder recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for soup.
What is Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 22 is above.
What goes well with Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder?
Explore these American side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder?
About 2 hrs 55 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 323.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Spicy Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 4 steps.

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