Dinner for 4
Manhattan Clam Chowder
$24.76for 440 minServes 4
Bacon, vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, and clams simmer in seasoned clam broth for a hearty red chowder.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, a little$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.65Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.45 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price | |
| Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price | |
| Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price | |
| Canned tomatoes, 30 oz$0.08/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.40Typical price | |
| Juice, 40 oz$0.04/oz typical | 40 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Potatoes, 1.1 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $1.08Typical price | |
| Clams and mussels, 2.45 lb$5.99/lb typical | 2.45 lb | $14.60Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $24.76 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
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Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$6.19 per serving$24.76 for 4
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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.
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