Chowder Recipes

Make your own creamy meal with these chowder recipes. Whether you opt for clam, corn, potato or some other chowder variety, it’s guaranteed to warm you up.

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    Potato Chowder

    55 reviews

    One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato chowder recipe to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It's easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day. —Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana

    Manhattan Clam Chowder

    7 reviews

    Meet Manhattan clam chowder, the lesser-known (though equally delicious) cousin to New England's most famous soup recipe.


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    San Francisco Cioppino

    Traditionally, cioppino is made with whatever seafood was caught that day or whatever seafood is on hand. It began as...


    Pressure-Cooker Sonoran Clam Chowder

    1 review

    Being from New England originally I always appreciated a good rich clam chowder. But living in the Southwest the past...


    Turkey Corn Chowder

    9 reviews

    This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped...

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    64 of the Best Chowder Recipes to Keep You Warm

    Warm yourself up from the inside-out with these chowder recipes. Fill your bowl with creamy clam chowder, corn chowder, potato...


    Pumpkin Clam Chowder

    1 review

    When autumn arrives, I'm eager to celebrate with warm and cozy comfort food like this pumpkin clam chowder. Use fresh...

    Mexican Street Corn Soup

    17 reviews

    Corn is one of my all-time favorite vegetables, so when it's in season, I always make this super easy soup...


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    Instant Pot Corn Chowder

    8 reviews

    This recipe for instant pot corn chowder is an absolute gem. It's topped with chopped fresh parsley, cheese, and crumbled...


    Instant Pot Clam Chowder

    7 reviews

    All you need is 20 minutes of prep time to enjoy a creamy bowl of this Instant Pot clam chowder...


    Loaded Broccoli-Cheese Potato Chowder

    12 reviews

    For anyone who loves baked potatoes or broccoli cheese soup, this is the best of both worlds. If you have...

    Pressure-Cooker Fish Stew

    I love fish and chowder, so this stew is a favorite of mine. It's made without cream or whole milk...


    Rich Seafood Chowder

    8 reviews

    This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....


    Curried Chicken Corn Chowder

    17 reviews

    This recipe is close to one my mom used to make for us kids when the weather turned cold. Hers...


    Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

    47 reviews

    This creamy and spicy cheeseburger soup brings my family to the table in a hurry. I love the warming zip...


    Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder

    10 reviews

    My 10-year-old son and I devised the recipe for this rich and comforting soup. Now it's a family favorite. —Terrie...

    Cheesy Chicken Chowder

    33 reviews

    I like to serve this hearty chowder as a meal with garlic bread and a salad. It's a wonderful dish...


    Cajun Shrimp Soup

    3 reviews

    My mom used to cut the corn off the cob to make this soup, but I use canned cream-style corn....


    Cauliflower Ham Chowder

    1 review

    Soup is always good for warming the tummy and the heart, and this is one of our family's favorites. With...


    Ham and Corn Chowder

    19 reviews

    My mother is an excellent cook who rarely follows a recipe exactly. My two sisters and I do the same...


    Corn Chowder with Dumplings

    6 reviews

    This is a spiced-up version of my favorite corn chowder. The first time I added dumplings, my husband declared them...


    Potato Soup

    35 reviews

    I decided to add some character to a basic potato chowder with a jar of roasted red peppers. The extra...


    Alaskan Salmon Chowder

    8 reviews

    From Anchorage, Alaska, Carol Ross says, "In this rich-tasting soup, we use red salmon my husband and son catch."


    Simple Salmon Chowder

    49 reviews

    Every hearty bite of this salmon chowder will deliver a spoonful of delicious flakey salmon, fresh vegetables, and a rich,...


    Contest-Winning Ham and Corn Chowder

    3 reviews

    I'm always on the lookout for easy soups because my husband and I love them, particularly in the winter months....

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    Easy Chicken Corn Chowder

    28 reviews

    When I haven’t planned for dinner, I often play around with ingredients in my pantry instead of running to the...


    Mushroom Corn Chowder

    7 reviews

    Chock-full of veggies, ham and cheese in every spoonful, this thick, creamy chowder will take the chill off even the...


    Split Pea Soup with Cubed Ham

    7 reviews

    My husband has always loved split pea soup, but I never cared for it—until I came across this recipe. The...


    Cheesy Corn Chowder

    29 reviews

    I've had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and the whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste. It makes...


    Zippy Chicken and Corn Chowder

    9 reviews

    Gently spiced corn chowder is always a good option for kids, but feel free to rev up yours with hot...


    Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder

    4 reviews

    “My family really enjoys this recipe. It's super fast, easy and filling. Even my little grandson like it!” The fat-free...