17 potato chowder recipes

Vegetarian potato corn chowder with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and herbs, thickened by mashing some of the potatoes back into the broth. Hearty, creamy, and dairy-free.

Grilled sweet potatoes, corn, and poblano peppers meet wild rice in this smoky vegetable chowder brightened with lime and fresh thyme. Grill or roast for depth.

Quick corn chowder with salt pork browns rendered pork, then simmers potatoes and corn in a milk-soaked-cracker thickened broth. Old New England comfort in 30 minutes.

New England clam chowder ready in 20 minutes. Canned clams, diced potatoes, onion in butter, and milk warmed just under a boil. A splash of sherry for the old-school finish.

Hamburger chowder made in a pressure cooker with ground beef, diced tomatoes, sliced potatoes, and chili powder. A thick, hearty soup ready in about 35 minutes of cook time.

Creamy corn and ham chowder with potatoes, shallots, fresh basil, and a milk-based broth. A comforting one-pot soup for summer corn season or year-round leftovers.

Creamy salmon chowder made with canned salmon, potatoes, milk, and cream simmered low and slow for an hour. A rich, comforting pantry-friendly chowder that uses the salmon juice for extra flavor.

Creamy seafood chowder loaded with tender imitation crab, potatoes, and tomatoes in a velvety milk-based broth ready in under 40 minutes for cozy weeknight comfort.

Cozy small-batch corn chowder for two with potatoes, milk, paprika, and a pinch of kelp powder for natural briny depth. Simple, warming, and perfectly portioned.

Creamy corn chowder with fresh corn, diced potatoes, sauteed onion, and a generous pour of cream. Six ingredients, classic New England comfort food for four.

Manhattan Island clam chowder is the tomato-based East Coast chowder: littleneck clams steamed open, then simmered in white wine and fresh tomato broth with pork fatback, potatoes, and cracker crumb thickening.

Thick, freezer-friendly broccoli cheddar chowder loaded with hash browns, corn, and pimientos. Mix it up, freeze it, then reheat for a cozy weeknight bowl.

Ground beef and potato chowder with carrots, celery, and cheddar cheese soup for a creamy Midwestern comfort bowl. A hearty, simple chowder with pantry staples.

Cape May clam chowder is a Jersey Shore tomato-based chowder with fresh clams, sea scallops, bacon, and herbs. The Mid-Atlantic answer to the New England-versus-Manhattan debate.

This colorful version of corn chowder features a medley of spices and fills the kitchen with aroma.

Hearty steak and bean chowder with cubed sirloin, spicy chili beans, russet potatoes, and tomato. One-pot meal somewhere between chili and beef stew, ready in 45 minutes.