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chowder

[chou-der] / ˈtʃaʊ dər /


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Just four weeks ago, the Boston Red Sox were more stomach-churning than a bowl of clam chowder left in the New England sun.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

"This is why we eat clam chowder and we don't eat brachiopod chowder," Sperling said.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

It’s one of those recipes I’ve been trying to perfect for many, many months simply because a good corn chowder is craveable: creamy, spicy and just indulgent enough to feel like care.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2026

Anyone beyond the land of candlepin bowling and cringing at red clam chowder thought they had a better shot at finishing at the bottom of the standings than reaching the Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

Mouse had finished all of her chowder except for a cube of potato and a coin of carrot, which Miss Maggie saved for the pigs.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

A taste of New England in West Hollywood, it quickly became known for fried clams and chowders harkening to Cimarusti’s Rhode Island childhood and plump lobster rolls filled with never-frozen lobster.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

Restaurants and home cooks are filling hollowed-out, crusty round vessels with hot stews and chowders.

From Washington Times Nov. 15, 2023

“It was awesome to be able to order burgers and chowders and have them delivered so we didn’t need to worry about going out and sitting in restaurants,” says Champion.

From Seattle Times Sep. 16, 2020

Super Easy Soups and Stews, edited by Abigail R. Gehring, offers 100 ridiculously easy recipes for all your favorite soups, stews, chilies, chowders, and more.

From Salon Nov. 20, 2019

When the day is cold and dreary, hot chowders, soups, cocoa, etc., should be served.

From Camping For Boys by Henry William Gibson




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