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A rich flavored soup prepared with small pieces of clam, bits of vegetables, and cooked in a stock that may be cream-based or water-based. Additional ingredients may include onions, potatoes, celery, tomatoes, herbs, pork, and spices that are combined and cooked with the soup stock. Clam Chowder is a New England specialty, but it is popular throughout the world. Many different varieties of clams can be used for this type of Chowder with the smaller more tender clams the most desirable.
The two most common Clam Chowders commercially produced are New England Clam Chowder and Manhattan Clam Chowder, which differ by the ingredients chosen for making each type. However, there are other types of Chowders made such as Rhode Island Clam Chowder or regional Chowders made in cities such as New York and San Francisco. Although it is not considered to be a Chowder, Cioppino Stew is a popular seafood dish made in San Francisco. Cioppino Stew can be made similar to a Chowder, but is basically a seafood stew.
New England Clam Chowder is a creamy-textured Chowder that is pale white in color. This Chowder typically consists of a milk or cream base with bits of clam, vegetables such as potatoes, celery, and onions, combined with herbs and possibly a few spices. Manhattan Clam Chowder has a liquid broth consistency and is pale amber in appearance with the colors of the ingredients displayed within the base stock. Manhattan Clam Chowder most often consists of a water base with some milk or cream added to various vegetables that always include tomatoes, and several types of herbs combined with a few spices. In both types of Chowder, it is not uncommon for some recipes to include a small amount of sherry and possibly some clam juice as an added clam flavoring.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 serving |
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| Calories 40 |
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| Protein 1g |
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| Total Fat 1g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 4g |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g |
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| Sugars 0g |
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| Sodium 292mg |
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| Cholesterol 2mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 64 |
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| Protein 2g |
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| Total Fat 3g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 6g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 0g |
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| Sodium 355mg |
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| Cholesterol 4mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 43 |
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| Protein 2g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 7g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 0g |
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| Sodium 347mg |
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| Cholesterol 4mg |
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Clam Chowder term - Related Content |
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| Bits of meat, clams, and potatoes blend nicely in a thick, full-flavored chowder. |
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| An end of the summer savory soup. |
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| An unusual combination of flavors are merged in this tasty chowder, filled with chunks of salmon, sweet potato, and broccoli. |
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What You Will Need
Stiff kitchen brush
Clam knife
If a clam knife is unavailable, use a thin, short, dull knife. Do not use a sharp kitchen knife.
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| A variety of Clam Chowder that is made from a water and milk-based stock. Similar to other Chowders, this type of Clam Chowder is always made with tomatoes. Additional ... |
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| A combination of water and liquid processed from clam meat that has been cooked. The blend of liquids is used as a cooking base or stock to enhance the flavor of soups, chowders, ... |
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| A kitchen utensil that is used to pry open the hard shell of a clam or an oyster in order to remove the meat. Typically, the knife will have a rounded, short blade with beveled ... |
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| A type of bivalve mollusk found in shallow areas of ocean salt water and in numerous areas of fresh water. The flesh of clams which is somewhat tender or chewy in texture but ... |
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| A type of soup that contains a variety of ingredients that may include potatoes, other vegetables, milk, cream, meats, and herbs made into a hearty food that is always served hot. ... |
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