Chowder Recipes

Make your own creamy meal with these chowder recipes. Whether you opt for clam, corn, potato or some other chowder variety, it’s guaranteed to warm you up.

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Potato Chowder

58 reviews

One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato chowder recipe to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It's easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day. —Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana


Rich Seafood Chowder

8 reviews

This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....


Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

4 reviews

This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


Rustic Fish Chowder

2 reviews

President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...

Hearty Baked Potato Soup

4 reviews

I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...


Creamy Vegetable Chowder

14 reviews

This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey...

Cheddar Seafood Chowder

6 reviews

Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It’s packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon...


Traditional New England Clam Chowder

5 reviews

I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands...


Simple Shrimp Chowder

3 reviews

Shrimp fans will be bowled over by this tasty take on chowder. The creamy broth is chock-full of vegetables. Chop...


Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

31 reviews

The taste of a good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat until you try this cheeseburger chowder! It's hearty, convenient...

Fresh Corn & Potato Chowder

10 reviews

This soup was one of my favorites as a child in upstate New York, and I still love it today....


Baked Potato Cheddar Soup

38 reviews

A few simple kitchen staples makes for an impressive soup. Use a better-quality yellow cheddar cheese; it adds greater depth...


Veggie Chowder

52 reviews

Packed with potatoes, carrots and corn, this soup is a great healthy dinner choice. It's not too heavy, so it...



Cheddar Potato Chowder

22 reviews

I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a...

Potato Clam Chowder

3 reviews

I ran across this recipe in one of my antique cookbooks. It's a timeless classic I like to prepare for...


Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder

22 reviews

I invented this soup accidentally! Actually, it came about when I was new to cooking, and didn't know that "chowder"...


Carrot Chowder

6 reviews

My husband's grandmother passed this recipe on to us, and it's just wonderful—especially with a basket of warm, fresh bread...


Corn Soup

Flecked with carrots, potatoes and kernels of fresh or frozen corn, this simple corn soup is a perfect choice year-round.


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Manhattan Clam Chowder

7 reviews

Meet Manhattan clam chowder, the lesser-known (though equally delicious) cousin to New England's most famous soup recipe.


Ham and Potato Soup

1 review

Got leftover ham on hand? With everyday ingredients and a quick cook time, this hearty ham and potato soup recipe...


Pressure-Cooker Sonoran Clam Chowder

1 review

Being from New England originally I always appreciated a good rich clam chowder. But living in the Southwest the past...


Turkey Corn Chowder

9 reviews

This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped...


45 Best Chowder Recipes to Keep You Warm

Warm yourself up from the inside out with these chowder recipes. Fill your bowl with creamy clam chowder, corn chowder,...

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Pumpkin Clam Chowder

1 review

When autumn arrives, I'm eager to celebrate with warm and cozy comfort food like this pumpkin clam chowder. Use fresh...


Mexican Street Corn Soup

17 reviews

Corn is one of my all-time favorite vegetables, so when it's in season, I always make this super easy soup...


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Instant Pot Corn Chowder

9 reviews

This recipe for instant pot corn chowder is an absolute gem. It's topped with chopped fresh parsley, cheese, and crumbled...


Instant Pot Clam Chowder

7 reviews

All you need is 20 minutes of prep time to enjoy a creamy bowl of this Instant Pot clam chowder...


Loaded Broccoli-Cheese Potato Chowder

12 reviews

For anyone who loves baked potatoes or broccoli cheese soup, this is the best of both worlds. If you have...


Pressure-Cooker Fish Stew

I love fish and chowder, so this stew is a favorite of mine. It's made without cream or whole milk...