Chowder Recipes

Staff Picks

My Best Clam Chowder

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A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.

By PIONEERGIRL

Danielle's Seafood Chowder

I wanted to serve a different dish from the usual seafood casserole so I played with the dish and came up with this.

By Danielle Girouard

Poblano Corn Chowder

This is a very creamy and spicy corn chowder with shrimp and poblano peppers. The lobster base is optional, but in my opinion you really need to use it if you can.

By NAIVERAY

Smoky Cod and Parsnip Chowder

A wonderful New England creation, merging the sweetness of parsnips with a smoky cod broth. Good fish alternatives include haddock, pollack, cusk, or whiting. Smoked haddock and smoked pollack are good substitutes for the smoked cod. Use 1 1/2 pounds fresh cod alone if no lightly smoked fish is available. Great on cool Autumn evenings! Serve with hot, crusty bread and garnish with fresh chives.

By Wendy

Seafood Chowder

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A creamy chowder full of flavor! Of course regular ingredients may be used for those not watching their waistline.

By MyVintageMommy

Chef John's Bay Scallop Chowder

Every once in a while I make a dish that no matter how great it tastes, I just can't get past how it looks, and that was the case with this very easy, incredibly delicious scallop chowder. If you do make it, and want a thicker, more traditional chowder base, simply mash some of your potatoes into the mixture.

By Chef John

Quick and Easy Clam Chowder

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The best ever clam chowder you have ever tasted, and it is easy and fast. You will pass this recipe along to your family and friends. If you like more clams you can always add more. Sometimes I will also cube potatoes and throw them in.

By Deena

Vegetable Chowder

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Quick, easy, and verrrry good. Vegetable bouillon cubes, substituted for the chicken, will make this a vegetarian delight.

By TALL MOM

Cindy's Awesome Clam Chowder

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A wonderful clam chowder to serve with hot sourdough bread, or even better yet, in a sourdough bread bowl. My whole family adores this recipe, I'm sure yours will too!

By Cindy in Pensacola

New England Clam Chowder I

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Hot and hearty recipe that will warm you up on cold winter days.

By Debbie2

Fish Chowder

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The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California shared this favorite, quick and easy recipe with my sister during a Fish Festival. It is one of the best chowders I've had, and my kids love it too! We top with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice. Enjoy!

By AMYTHE

Easy Chicken and Corn Chowder

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This is a super easy chicken and corn chowder recipe that can be made quickly on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

By Athyna

Inspiration and Ideas

How to Make the Best Chowders

Whether you like it with clams, corn, or shrimp, you might not realize just how easy it is to make chowder at home.

Gramma Brown's Corn Chowder

"Delicious! I added the bacon just before serving." – Molly

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

Cindy's Awesome Clam Chowder

Cheesy Potato and Corn Chowder

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Easy Corn Chowder I

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Ham Chowder

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I made the recipe up with leftovers I had one day. It's a ham and potato based soup with leeks, onions, rosemary, cream, bacon, and carrots. The ham and bacon give this soup a smoky taste while the cream gives it a rich texture. Chowder is better served the next day.

Hearty Halibut Chowder

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Clam Chowder III

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Gramma Brown's Corn Chowder

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Crawfish Chowder

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Crab Chowder

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More Chowder Recipes

Mediterranean Fish Soup

This is a very hearty soup from the Mediterranean. If you prefer a heartier soup, add more fish.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Grandma's Corn Chowder

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My husband's grandmother used to make this chowder for him when he was a child. When we got married, she passed the recipe onto me. Enjoy!

By CKINCAID1

Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

Being from the Easy Coast, I've tried a lot of different chowders; however, my Mom's takes the cake. She makes a huge pot of this chowder every Christmas Eve and all of it is gone by Christmas night. Although it is not very healthy, it is an awesome treat once in awhile for any of us that love seafood! I normally throw in a dash of garlic and onion powder. Enjoy!

By Ashley_86

Creamy Corn Soup

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This soup is really easy to make, lower in fat than most cream soups, and delicious - especially if you are fighting off a cold! Try adding a chopped green chile pepper sauteed in the initial onion mixture or some small slices of chicken stirred in.

By Abby

Potato Chowder Soup I

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This is a creamy, cheesy soup that is easy and delicious! Great in bread bowls.

By Thea

New England Clam Chowder II

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Minced clams with potatoes and onion simmered in a broth of clam juice and half-and-half. A great, hearty soup to start a meal off with, or can even be a meal in itself.

By CHIEF2

Best Oyster Chowder Ever

You can make an oyster chowder in the middle of the desert with this recipe and you will be in the middle of the ocean with delight.

By Deborah Norris

Quick and Hearty Corn Chowder

Hearty and tasty, this chowder will stick to your bones. I recommend a cold winter's day to dig into this!

By Sandra Rogers

Slow-Cooker Fish Chowder

A great, hearty fish chowder that's lower in fat. Perfect for a winter's day. This recipe is very versatile. I use low-sodium, homemade stock and I find there's enough salt from the bacon that no more is needed. You can change up the seafood, the vegetables, and the seasonings. I find seafood chowder difficult to reheat (a no-no at work!) so I would make this when I have company coming who can finish it in 1 or 2 days.

By KathrynG

Ham Bone Chowder

Couldn't find an after Christmas ham chowder recipe that started with slow cooking the ham bone leftovers. Ended up taking ideas from multiple recipes to create something that worked out pretty well.

By D-Man and Pivo

Classic Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

This is a classic corn chowder with a kick. My family likes a little spice, and this sure does it. Of course, you can make it without the spicy stuff and still get a really good chowder. Play with the flavors and create your own version.

By Michelle Kline

Creole Crab and Corn Chowder

Ideally you would make this in the middle of summer with ears of fresh, sweet-as-sugar corn. You can also make a perfectly fine version of this chowder using a premium-quality, extra-sweet, frozen corn.

By Chef John

Cathie's Clam Chowder

Mmm, good! Oakies version of clam chowder. Don't forget the saltines! Add one more jar of clam juice, for those of you who like it clammy -- I know that's how my hubby likes it. Enjoy!

By Cathie West