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Enriched with bacon and cream and enlivened by fresh herbs, this clam chowder recipe is easy to make with either fresh clams or canned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We live near the seashore. And when the tide is low, and the water cold, we gather our boots, buckets, and shovels and head to the beach. It's there, buried in the tidal flats' gritty sand that we find fresh clams. Plump and perfect for chowder. While we typically make this chowder with fresh clams, you can always use canned if they're easier to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good chowder is delicate, flavored with onions and bacon, and dotted with sweet clams and tender potatoes. I favor the simple, humble style of a good Maine Clam Chowder. Flecks of bacon, fragrant bites of celery, onion, and clams all swimming in a delicate, thin broth with just the right touch of cream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the chowder's finished, swirl some fresh chopped herbs into the pot. Dill and tarragon partner beautifully with seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is chowder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chowder is typically a thick and rich seafood soup that contains onions, potatoes, cream, and herbs. Some chowders, like this salmon chowder<\/strong><\/a>, contain fish, others will contain shellfish and others will feature a variety of seafood. Clam chowder? It features clams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with other traditional foods<\/a>, you'll find several varieties. While they'll all feature similar ingredients, like clams and potatoes, you'll find distinct regional variations, too. Regional culture, climate, culinary heritage, and access to ingredients will influence how recipes come together, develop and evolve over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the different types of clam chowder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you think of clam chowder, you probably think of New England Style chowder - white, creamy, thick like gravy, and studded with clams and potatoes. But, there are a lot more varieties to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All have clams, most have salt pork or bacon, as well as onions, celery, and potato. From there, some varieties include dairy, others tomato, and others yet have a fine, clear clam broth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n