Rich and hearty, chowder is theultimate comfort foodespecially for seafood lovers.
(Some even comeserved in a bread bowl!)
But not all chowders are made equal.
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Each region has its own unique twist on the filling dish.
Clams aren’t always the star of the show, either.
Restaurants may swap clams for scallops, shrimp, lobster, crab, or even cod or smoked salmon.
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Vegetarian chowders may opt for sweet potatoes or winter root veg.
Southwestern chowders could feature Mexican spices, chorizo, and corn.
“Their clam chowder is outstanding!”
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It’s got whole shrimp and seafood, plus an option to add rice if that’s your style.
It runsaround$8.25 for a cup.
Clamssourcedfrom Maine float in a rich fish stock, with salt pork, sauteed onions, and tender potatoes.
Cousin’s Maine Lobster
(The chain serves a tasty lobster bisque, too.)
It’ll run you about $7.
A cup costs $8.50, while a bowl is $10.50.
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Some reviewers pointed out a buttery taste, probably thanks to the addition of margarine.
“Some of the best that I have tasted.
Plenty of clams and the soup was hot and thick.
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Good portion size too,” one reviewerwrote.
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Duke’s Seafood
Now here’s a chowder with West Coast flair.
Duke’s
San Francisco-stylechowdertakes the classic New England chowder and serves it in a sourdough bread bowl.
“Had a few Clam Chowder bread bowls in the Seattle [area].
Pretty sure Duke’s has the best,” one reviewerwrote.
