After a long, cold day, it’s such a treat to dig into a hot bowl of creamy chowder to warm you up. These delicious chowder recipes are the perfect dinner to enjoy with your family.
Most years, we start wearing coats before September ends and the first snow happens long before trick or treaters are ringing the doorbell here in Maine. But this year has been different. Although our heat has been on for about a month thanks to cool nights, the daytime has been mild.
By mild, I mean that while it’s been chilly, it hasn’t been outright cold. In other words, we’ve been making do with warm sweatshirts and sweaters and holding off on coats.
So it’s November now, and we’re only beginning to dig out our coats from our recent move. Go figure.
What about you? Have you seen milder autumn weather too?
Nonetheless, even though it’s not super cold yet, we’re so ready for comfort food season. I’m talking about steaming plates of macaroni and cheese, juicy roast chicken, and — of course — all manners of soups, stews and chilis.
Let’s not forget chowders either. Chowders are creamy and delightful. They are bowls of comfort just waiting to be enjoyed. They are the best.
I love to serve chowder with bread, hot from the oven. Homemade rustic bread, focaccia or even a good biscuit will all make this a special, extra comforting meal.
But what kind of chowder should you make? Oh, there are so many options!
Whether you are looking for a classic chowder recipe or you are looking for something new and different to try, you will find a delicious recipe that everyone will love in this list of 15 recipes. From classic corn chowder to creative bacon cauliflower chowder, there are so many wonderful flavors to choose from.
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15 Creamy Chowder Recipes
Ham Vegetable Chowder is a great way to use up leftover ham, and it cooks up easily in your slow cooker.
Wonderfully rich New England Fish Chowder is easily restaurant-quality with tender chunks of potato, flaky white fish, and a savory, seasoned broth that seafood and soup lovers will definitely enjoy!
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a big bowl of this Corn Chowder recipe made with fresh (or frozen) sweet corn and tender potatoes. This version is a perfect blend of seasonings and gets a little extra love from a sprinkling of crispy bacon and green onions on top right before serving.
A thick and creamy version of chicken noodle soup - but with a twist! This hearty soup is always a crowd favorite.
Bacon Cauliflower Chowder is gluten-free and keto-friendly and loaded with salty bacon, cream cheese, cauliflower, and seasoning for a delicious chowder recipe you’ll want to make again and again!
Broccoli Cheese Chowder puts the word 'comfort' in comfort food. This delicious soup is loaded with cheese, potatoes, cream, and yummy broccoli.
Bursting with seafood flavor, this super creamy clam chowder is perfect for dinner, lunch, or any time you need a warm, hearty meal.
This rich, satisfying Smoked Salmon Chowder is a creamy, indulgent bowl of tender chunks of potato, bites of savory smoked salmon, and bursts of briny capers. Serve it with some crusty bread for a perfectly delicious meal that your whole family will enjoy!
This creamy ham and white bean chowder is the perfect use for leftover ham, and it can be made in 30 minutes or less!
Thick and creamy, this hearty shrimp, sausage and corn chowder is loaded with peppers, onion and has tons of flavor! This comfort food soup is easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner and leftovers are so tasty!
This creamy potato and leek chowder is a warm bowl of autumn flavors. Make this easy recipe in just 45 minutes.
This is a creamy, simple, hearty turkey chowder that doubles as a great way to use up leftover turkey!
This vegetarian chowder is filled with savory goodness: butternut squash, potatoes and spinach in a creamy sauce.
Slow Cooker Ham and Green Bean Chowder is a vintage recipe that can be cooked all day while you are away.
Nova Scotia seafood chowder is rich, creamy, and loaded with fresh seafood! It’s a versatile soup you can make with any fresh or frozen seafood you like.