Dinner for 4
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Bacon, vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, and clams simmer in seasoned clam broth for a hearty red chowder.
$24.76for 4 servings
$6.19 per serving$24.76 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.65Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 40 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $1.08Typical price |
| Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical | 2.45 lb | $14.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $24.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 1/2 cups yellow onion
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 5 bottles clam juice
- 1 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cans (6 1/2 oz) minced clams
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, until crisp.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, then cook for 6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the wine and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the pot.
- Add the clam juice, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, potatoes, and tomatoes, then simmer for 18 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the clams and simmer for 3 minutes, then remove the bay leaf.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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