Chowder | Seafood, Clam & Corn (2024)

FAQs

Does chowder always have corn in it? ›

At its most basic, Sean Smith told me, a good chowder must contain salt (usually but not always salt pork) and starch in the form of potatoes or corn. And it needs to have a good stock -- at least to produce a winning chowder. The stock should bespeak the ingredients in the chowder.

The shortcut to making anything taste good is sizzling some onions and garlic in oil, and canned clam chowder is no exception. Sauteed alliums (onions, garlic, and other related vegetables) will add complexity, savoriness, and sweetness to your canned soup, lending it just a touch of homemade flavor.

Also referred to as “Boston-style” clam chowder, New England chowder is milk or cream-based, making it significantly thicker than other regional styles. It's often made with milk, butter, potatoes, pork, onion, and clams and accompanied by oyster crackers.

Chowder is a soup with cream or milk mixed with ingredients such as potatoes, sweet corn, smoked haddock, clams and prawns, etc. Some cream-style chowders do not use cream, and are instead prepared using milk and a roux to thicken them.

Panera at Home Southwest Corn Chowder due to an undeclared wheat allergen. The recall is limited to 1 SKU of 16 oz.

Following Massachusetts Law: Tomatoes are a no-go in clam chowder and don't frighten the pigeons.

Many regional variations exist, but the three most prevalent are New England or "white" clam chowder, which includes milk or cream, Manhattan or "red" clam chowder, which includes tomatoes, and Rhode Island or "clear" clam chowder, which omits both.

New England clam chowder is perhaps the most popular and well-known iteration of the dish.

A bold, creamy chowder needs a complimentary drink that can stand up to it. For a New England Clam Chowder, we love pairing a deeper, richer white wine: oaked Chardonnay, Viognier, or Pinot Gris. These heavier whites are light enough not to overpower the chowder, but rich and tart enough to complement it.

Which is healthier, Manhattan or New England clam chowder? ›

Manhattan Clam Chowder is healthier than New England Clam Chowder. Manhattan Clam Chowder is lower in calories and fat. It is more nutritious thanks to its vitamin-rich tomato-based broth and abundance of veggies. New England clam chowder is higher in calories and fat because of its heavy cream-based broth.

Sourdough bread is a popular option but you can use any bread that you prefer. If you're eating clam chowder from an actual bowl, I suggest serving it with these buttery Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

Customarily, chowder included onion, potatoes, and cream.

: a soup or stew of seafood (such as clams or fish) usually made with milk or tomatoes, salt pork, onions, and other vegetables (such as potatoes) also : a soup resembling chowder.

Texture: The key difference between bisques and chowders is in the final texture—bisques are a smooth, silky seafood soup, while chowders are chunky and toothsome with chunks of potatoes, meat, or vegetables.

Chowder. A chowder is typically chunky, filled with ingredients like potatoes, carrots and seafood in a thick liquid. The ingredients are often chopped into smaller pieces than you'd get with a stew. The word comes from the French word for cauldron (chaudron), which is the vessel fishermen used to cook their soup in.