Chowder is an all-year, all-weather soup. When the weather is wet and chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than hunkering over a steaming bowl of chowder, with seafood and chunky potatoes jockeying ...

Many cream-based chowders suffer from the same problem -- it's hard to taste anything but the cream. Admittedly, all that fat is mighty delicious. But if you're going to go to the trouble of making a ...

Just because you're pouring soup from a can doesn't mean it can't be made better with a little enhancement. The right choice of seasonings can elevate clam chowder so that the soup you serve is ...

This is yet another of my grandmother’s wonderful recipes (I really should rename this column to “Guadalupe’s Recipes”) that everyone in my extended family loves — and has their own version of. Over ...

Many cream-based chowders suffer from the same problem — it’s hard to taste anything but the cream. Admittedly, all that fat is mighty delicious. But if you’re going to go to the trouble of making a ...

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Fennel and tarragon blend in this rich clam chowder. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Many cream-based chowders suffer from the same problem -- it's hard to taste anything but the cream. Admittedly, all that ...

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp and it has rendered all its fat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate and set aside. Return the ...