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Scrub clams thoroughly. In a large bowl, submerge scrubbed clams in salted water so they expunge dirt from inside their shells, at least 10 minutes. Drain clams and rinse. Heat a heavy, wide pot over ...

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 ...

There is a great divide between flourless East Coast clam chowder and all the other approximations of the form that resemble and taste like glue with bits of clams. I am always surprised when ...

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 ...

Tarragon-Fennel Clam Chowder has more-complex flavors than your typical clam chowder. (Matthew Mead/The Associated Press) Many cream-based chowders suffer from the same problem it's hard to taste ...

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 ...