Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bowl of clam chowder with spoon - W-stock/Getty Images Creamy New England clam chowder: It's one of the best dishes when you're ...

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 ...

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.

You don’t have to choose between Manhattan and New England (or Southwestern or Peruvian or Ecuadorian) chowders. Make them all! Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She has written and ...