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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

A creamy chicken and rice stew, or a corn chowder that leans sweet and savory all at once.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

A serving of a Boston-centric alternative, canned clam chowder, would bump the meal up to $3.64.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

"Of course, Husband," Mrs. Krupnik said, and she took his bowl to the stove where the pot of chowder was.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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

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

I would make chowders of every sort, paella with clams and, of course, a lot of clam pasta, perhaps in a light, tomatoey broth, or “acqua pazza.”

From New York Times May 18, 2018

You needn't be a mite afraid o' one o' my chowders.

From Uncle William: the man who was shif'less by Jennette Lee




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