Potatoes, half and half, bacon, and clams. This is the New England chowder of your childhood. Easy to make, ready in less than half an hour, a great dinner standby.

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Cape Cod Clam Chowder

Submitted by: DMICKEY28

This thin, simple chowder is a take on a summertime favorite on Cape Cod.

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Morehart's Clam Chowder

Submitted by: princessfaith82

Living In: Ashland, Virginia, USA

Tender potatoes and mushrooms simmer with plenty of clams in half-and-half for a rich chowder that's very easy and fast to make. This goes best with a nice crisp green salad and hot crusty bread.

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Bab's New England Seafood Chowder

Submitted by: javaqueen

Home Town: Hatfield, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Granby, Connecticut, USA

Make a big pot of seafood chowder featuring cod, clams, shrimp, and scallops for your next gathering using this recipe.

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Smokey Clamicken Chowder

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Living In: Medina, Ohio, USA

This hearty clam and chicken chowder is delicious and filling.

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Cape Cod Clam Chowder

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This thin, simple chowder is a take on a summertime favorite on Cape Cod.

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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.

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