Chowder

Definition

A hearty soup or stew, typically made with seafood or vegetables, cream or broth, and chunks of potatoes or other solid ingredients. Chowder is known for its thick, satisfying consistency and regional variations like clam chowder and corn chowder.

Example Usage

We ordered bowls of New England clam chowder at the coastal restaurant.

Origin

From French chaudière (a large cooking pot), which entered English through Breton sailors and became established in American cuisine, particularly in New England.

Fun Fact

Manhattan clam chowder (tomato-based) and New England clam chowder (cream-based) have sparked playful regional debates about which is the 'true' version.

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