Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)

Name: Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices center-cut-bacon (Note 1); 1 Tablespoon bacon fat (Note 2); 1 large yellow onion (peeled and diced); 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 cup white wine; 3 large carrots (peeled and diced); 4 stalks celery (peeled and diced); 4 large baby red potatoes (chopped) (Note 3); 1 medium green pepper (seeded and chopped) (Note 5); 28 ounce can, whole tomatoes (Note 4); 16 ounce bottle, clam juice; 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; 4 sprigs fresh chopped parsley; 3 sprigs fresh thyme (Note 6); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 24 ounces minced clams (Note 6); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

An easy, hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder made with tender, briny canned clams, vegetables, and herbs in a tomato-based soup. This soup is restaurant-worthy and easy to make at home on the stovetop or slow cooker.

Updated at: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:12:35 GMT