5 Cozy, Creamy Recipes for National New England Clam Chowder Day

Fall River Clam Chowder
Fall River Clam Chowder

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Here, five amazing recipes to make in celebration of National New England Clam Chowder Day.

1. Corn-and-Cod Chowder

Corn-and-Cod Chowder
Corn-and-Cod Chowder

With its all-American ingredients, this New England–style chowder is a comfort food classic.

2. Corn, Crab and Shrimp Chowder

Corn, Crab and Shrimp Chowder
Corn, Crab and Shrimp Chowder

Instead of using canned stock, F&W chef-in-residence Andrew Zimmern makes his own with corn cobs and shrimp shells.

3. Smoked-Whitefish Chowder

Smoked-Whitefish Chowder
Smoked-Whitefish Chowder

What's the secret to chef Andrew Carmellini's lightly smoky chowder? He cooks potato chunks in milk and cream, which both enriches the potatoes and thickens the broth.

4. Fall River Clam Chowder

Fall River Clam Chowder
Fall River Clam Chowder

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This classic recipe from Emeril Lagasse features sweet cherrystone clams and savory bacon.

5. Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder
Corn Chowder

While this chowder is incredible in the summer when fresh corn is at its peak, it's still great in the winter made with frozen corn.