Perfect Chowders

[JoyfulCook]

A chowder is a thick, rich, chunky soup usually made with a white sauce base though Manhattan chowders have a tomato base. Originally, it was a fishermen’s stew made with seafood but today, vegetable chowders are common such as corn chowder and potato chowder.

Chowders typically have five parts:

The vegetables or seafood, the focal ingredient of the soup.
Ancillary ingredients which may include cream, diced onions, bacon, or herbs.

The cooking liquid—usually broth or stock.
A thickening agent—usually cornstarch, flour, or potatoes.
Seasonings including salt and pepper.

There are two main methods for making chowder based on how the thickening agent is incorporated into the soup. In the first, the flour is stirred into melted fat or butter in the pan and cooked until it is golden color. The stock is slowly added, stirring with a whisk to remove any lumps.

In the second method, the starch is added after the soup is assembled. A small amount of the liquid is added to the starch and the starch is dissolved in the liquid to make a paste. More liquid is added to the paste until is thinned to a sauce. The sauce is whisked back into the soup and the soup is reheated until it starts to bubble. As the starch approaches boiling, it gelatinizes and thickens the liquid.

SEAFOOD CHOWDERS.



Thick and Creamy New England Clam Chowder
Mom's Clam Chowder
Seafood Chowder

Anything Goes Seafood Chowder
Seafood Chowder
Hearty Salmon Chowder - American
Creole Fish Chowder
Rockport Fish Chowder

VARIOUS CHOWDERS



It's Cold Outside Bean and Sausage Chowder
You-Won't-Believe-How-Quick-You-Can-Make-This Mushroom Chowder
Old Mill Restaurant's Signature Corn Chowder


Old Fashioned Corn and Potato Chowder
Succotash Chowder (Diabetes Forecast)
Very Creamy Vegetable Chowder a la Moosewood
Easy Chicken Corn Chowder With Chilies
Southwestern Corn Chowder

Please share your favorite recipes with us also any tips and ideas.

[*Parsley*]

Smoky Clam Chowder
Potato and Corn Chowder Yummm
Newest New England Ham & Clam Chowder for the Family
Harvest Chowder
Easy Fish Chowder

[Dib's]

Cajun Shrimp Chowder
Salmon Chowder
Roasted Corn and Crab Chowder

[JoyfulCook]

Some great recipes here! DH has an allergy to shellfish that we only found out when we were on vacation so have to steer clear of shellfish now!

[duonyte]

Linda's New England Clam Chowder
Easy Cheesy Ham Chowder
Newfoundland Cod Chowder
Bacon and Potato Chowder
Chopped Mushroom Stems and Scallop Chowder