Hearty Manhattan Clam and Corn Chowder
A steaming bowl of Manhattan clam chowder is a bright, savory symphony, where smoky, crisped bacon crumbles melt into a tangy, herb-infused tomato broth. This hearty chowder is loaded with tender clams, perfectly-cooked potatoes, crisp sweet corn, carrots, and celery, offering a satisfying texture in every spoonful. This combination of flavors awaken the palate with a fresh, coastal-inspired warmth, making it the ultimate comfort food for any season.
SERVINGS
6
PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
40 Min
Ingredients
3 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 potato, peeled & cubed
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
2 cups clam juice
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves separated (or 1/4 tsp dried)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 oz.) whole baby clams
1 can (6.5 oz.) diced or chopped clams
1 can (15.25 oz.) Libby's Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained
3 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 potato, peeled & cubed
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
2 cups clam juice
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves separated (or 1/4 tsp dried)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 oz.) whole baby clams
1 can (6.5 oz.) diced or chopped clams
1 can (15.25 oz.) Libby's Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained
Instructions
- Heat large pot over medium-high. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on a paper towel. Leave drippings in pot.
- Add onion, celery, carrot, and potato to pot. Saute 7 minutes until they begin to soften. Add tomatoes with juice, clam juice, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add both clams with their juices, corn and cooked bacon. Simmer another 5 minutes.
- REMOVE BAY LEAVES BEFORE SERVING. Enjoy with oyster or saltine crackers.
- Heat large pot over medium-high. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on a paper towel. Leave drippings in pot.
- Add onion, celery, carrot, and potato to pot. Saute 7 minutes until they begin to soften. Add tomatoes with juice, clam juice, bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add both clams with their juices, corn and cooked bacon. Simmer another 5 minutes.
- REMOVE BAY LEAVES BEFORE SERVING. Enjoy with oyster or saltine crackers.
