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Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder

There are two distinct types of clam chowder: Manhattan and New England styles. Manhattan-style is a tomato-based version made with clams, tomatoes, potatoes and other vegetables. New England-style is a cream based soup made similarly but minus the tomatoes.



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recipe for copycat outback steakhouse clam chowder

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Clam Chowder

Even if you live in the heart of New England, this might be a chowder to rival your favorite. Bacon, potatoes, and clams in a creamy base make up a bowl that'll...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat cliff house clam chowder

Copycat Cliff House Clam Chowder

Clams, potatoes, half and half, and a special spice blend make up a chowdah that'll transport you straight to New England.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rhode island red clam chowder

Rhode Island Red Clam Chowder

Rhode Island clam chowder doesn't contain the chunky tomatoes like Manhattan style typically does. Some versions are a clear broth, but we like this style made with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat noah's ark famous clam chowder

Copycat Noah's Ark Famous Clam Chowder

The secret to copying Noah's Ark's famous clam chowder is using two kinds of soup mixed with clams, sauteed onions, and a lot of rich half-and-half.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker cream of mushroom clam chowder

Slow Cooker Cream Of Mushroom Clam Chowder

A slow-cooker is your best bet for an all-day clam chowder that you don't have to keep an eye on. Evaporated milk and cream of mushroom soup do the trick for...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for clam & salmon chowder

Clam & Salmon Chowder

"Chowdah" with triple the seafood punch. Clams, crab, and salmon in a creamy broth makes an absolutely chock-full chowder. If you can find it, fresh seafood is the best...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat red lobster's clam chowder

Copycat Red Lobster's Clam Chowder

Very few things can satisfy a comfort food craving better than a bowl of clam chowder. This Red Lobster copycat is a keeper with its perfect blend of ingredients....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker clam chowder

Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

A slow cooked version of traditional clam chowder. It's made with canned clams, potatoes, bacon, onion, and half and half.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for traditional manhattan clam chowder

Traditional Manhattan Clam Chowder

Clam chowder is a type of soup made with potatoes, celery, onions, and clams. There are many variations, but the most common type is Manhattan, which is made with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for monterey wharf clam chowder

Monterey Wharf Clam Chowder

Nerd out over some New England flair meets California vibes in this rich Monterey Wharf clam chowder. It's all about the fresh clams in a velvety cream broth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fresh manhattan clam chowder

Fresh Manhattan Clam Chowder

Manhattan clam chowder is made with a tomato-based broth instead of the creamy, New England version. It's savory and a little spicy. And all kinds of delicious!

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for low carb clam chowder

Low Carb Clam Chowder

This low carb version of clam chowder tastes just like the real deal!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new jersey clam chowder

New Jersey Clam Chowder

Made with light cream, bacon, onion, chowder clams, potatoes, black pepper, celery powder, parsley, crab spice, cream of asparagus soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker clam chowder

Easy Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Made with half-and-half, onion, cream of celery soup, chopped clams, hash brown potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for bob's clam hut chowder

Bob's Clam Hut Chowder

Made with potatoes, onion, clam juice, celery, water, fresh thyme, butter, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for anchorage restaurant new england clam chowder

Anchorage Restaurant New England Clam Chowder

Made with flour, butter, bacon, bay leaf, dried thyme, white pepper, clam juice, potatoes, celery, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for the daily grill's manhattan clam chowder

The Daily Grill's Manhattan Clam Chowder

Made with anchovy oil, shallots, onions, leeks, thyme, bay leaves, clams, black pepper, celery salt, clam juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for california clam chowder

California Clam Chowder

Made with onion, celery, flour, clam juice, red bell pepper, carrot, clams, tomato concasse, red pepper flakes, potato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for manhattan clam chowder with chorizo sausage

Manhattan Clam Chowder With Chorizo Sausage

Made with onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, chorizo sausage, flour, white wine, Idaho potato, clam juice, whole clams in juices

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for clam chowder in bread bowl

Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl

Made with black pepper, salt, butter, milk, chowder clams, salt pork, onion, flour, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hatteras-style clam chowder

Hatteras-Style Clam Chowder

Made with cooked bacon, black pepper, vegetable oil, onion, celery, carrots, white potatoes, minced clams, clam juice, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-fat manhattan clam chowder

Low-Fat Manhattan Clam Chowder

Made with clams, pepper, onions, carrot, celery, green bell pepper, clam juice, stewed tomatoes, water, thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rhode island clam chowder

Rhode Island Clam Chowder

Made with Tabasco sauce, potatoes, fatback or Pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, salt and pepper, flour, chowder clams, clam juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy clam and broccoli chowder

Creamy Clam And Broccoli Chowder

Made with fresh dill weed, milk, white wine, white beans, chicken broth, garlic, olive oil, broccoli, minced clams, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker new england clam chowder

Pressure Cooker New England Clam Chowder

Made with butter, light cream, bacon, onions, potatoes, salt, black pepper, water, clams

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 15 minute clam chowder

15 Minute Clam Chowder

Made with clams, celery, dried minced onion, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of potato soup, half and half or milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low-fat new england style clam chowder

Low-Fat New England Style Clam Chowder

Made with onion, potatoes, clams, chicken bouillon granules, milk, flour, cornstarch, water, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for au gratin potato clam chowder with broccoli

Au Gratin Potato Clam Chowder With Broccoli

Made with minced clams, onion, milk, water, au gratin potatoes, salt, frozen corn, frozen broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for manhattan clam chowder with hake and chorizo

Manhattan Clam Chowder With Hake And Chorizo

Made with celery, green bell pepper, carrot, bay leaves, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, Yukon Gold potato, clam juice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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