clam chowders

Creamy shellfish stews

Clam chowders is the plural of clam chowder, a thick soup made with clams, potatoes, and onions.

The two main varieties are New England style, which is cream-based and white, and Manhattan style, which uses tomatoes and is red.

Regional loyalties run deep: She ordered three different clam chowders to compare.

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