Chowder is an all-year, all-weather soup. When the weather is wet and chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than hunkering over a steaming bowl of chowder, with seafood and chunky potatoes jockeying ...

Growing up in New England, clam chowder was practically a rite of passage. It was one of the first soups I ever tried, and to this day, I can’t resist its rich and creamy texture filled with tender ...

Many cream-based chowders suffer from the same problem -- it's hard to taste anything but the cream. Admittedly, all that fat is mighty delicious. But if you're going to go to the trouble of making a ...

Enjoy a comforting bowl of chowder for dinner tonight. Here are three great variations that come together in an hour or less. La Conner Brewing Co.’s clam chowder: It’s a classic clam chowder -- ...

This is yet another of my grandmother’s wonderful recipes (I really should rename this column to “Guadalupe’s Recipes”) that everyone in my extended family loves — and has their own version of. Over ...

Ina Garten’s secret to really good clam chowder? Nothing surprising, just a handful of simple ingredients that make all the difference. While making her East Hampton Clam Chowder recipe, the Food ...

Scrub clams thoroughly. In a large bowl, submerge scrubbed clams in salted water so they expunge dirt from inside their shells, at least 10 minutes. Drain clams and rinse. Heat a heavy, wide pot over ...

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp and it has rendered all its fat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate and set aside. Return the ...

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