Clam chowder is one of those dishes that inspires strong feelings and opinions. There are two main camps: the tomato-based Manhattan-style chowder crowd and the thick and creamy New England clam ...

If there's a quintessential dish from the Northeast, it's got to be clam chowder. We're not talking about other variations, such as tomato-based Manhattan-style, but just creamy, delicious New England ...

Whether you prefer New England or Manhattan clam chowder, making it from scratch is a labor of love. Even if you find a way to streamline the process it still takes quite a bit of time and effort.