Chowders Northeastern Recipes

"This really is old fashioned! It comes from "The Culinary Arts Institute Encyclopedia of Cooking and Homemaking" which was published in 1940. This wonderful book has been passed down through 4 generations of women in my family. Proof that some of the best stuff is the oldest and simplest."

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: pepper, corn, milk...

"I tried this chowder after an ice skating party, and when I went back for more it was long gone. It is rich and creamy and absolutely melts in your mouth. It is expected and devoured at every family gathering I have, there is never any left over, and always people asking for more."

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: turkey broth, green onions...

"This chowder always disappears. It disappeared when my mom made it, and it's a hit now with my family too!"

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: dried parsley flakes, evaporated milk...

"Are you looking for a quick but delicious seafood soup? Can't wait to make that stock and take all that extra time? Well.. this is the soup for you. It's thick and creamy and comforting. I know many of you out there frown upon the use of condensed soups. But try this.. it tastes like a restaurant quality soup without all the fuss. Use whatever seafood..."

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: shrimp, dried marjoram...

"Very rich and creamy chowder served at Skipjack's restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts"

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: clam juice, garlic...

"This is by far my favorite ever recipe for clam chowder. I always replace my salad with a cup of this. I was shocked that nobody had posted it."

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: dried thyme, garlic...

"Sweet and spicy.The cob add a little more flavor but can be ommitted."

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: chipotle chiles in adobo, lump crabmeat...

"As a New Englander I can tell you this is the best Clam Chowder around! It's from The Vanilla Bean Cafe in Pomfret, Connecticut. This is the original recipe. In addition to the onion & celery I sometimes like to add 1/2 cup shredded carrots."

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: bacon fat, clam juice...

"This is how my mother made her chowder for years, and it was always greeted with pleasure and delight from anyone partaking in in. Even my Aunt who has always hated Corn Chowder loved this recipe. You can use fresh corn if you prefer, but may want to add it in with the potatoes to cook, and if you must use canned corn, watch the salt. Canned corn will..."

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: white potatoes, frozen corn...

"As with most chowders, this is much better served the second day. Let it sit in the fridge overnight, reheat and serve! Sometimes I will add some crushed red pepper when I saute the onion. The Maine shrimp can be substituted with other small shrimp."

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: pepper, corn, shrimp...

"A rich hearty soup great for left over holiday ham. I use the bone from the ham to make the stock. DS said it was the best soup he ever had!"

View Full Recipe

Ingredients: ham bone, ham, milk...