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Bc Ferries Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe

Taste the legendary BC Ferries experience with this incredible Manhattan Clam Chowder recipe! This tomato-based chowder, originally from a cherished free recipe card, is a flavour explosion. While the recipe traditionally calls for clam nectar, we've adapted it using clam juice for easy accessibility. Get ready for a hearty and delicious meal that evokes the charm of the BC Ferries journey.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 185.8 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bc Ferries Manhattan Clam Chowder

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups clam juice
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, drained
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 ounces salt pork
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Bc Ferries Manhattan Clam Chowder

  1. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, sauté 4 slices of bacon or 2 ounces of salt pork until light brown. Remove bacon/salt pork, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Add 2 stalks celery (finely chopped), 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped), and 1 cup carrots (finely chopped) to the pan. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups clam juice and 2 cups diced potatoes. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and 1 (10-ounce) can baby clams, drained. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  6. Season generously with 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

11g

Carbs

6g

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