Definition

Noun: A type of chowder (a thick soup or stew) characterized by being made with clams, tomatoes, and other vegetables and seasonings. It is distinct from New England clam chowder, which uses a milk or cream base.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to this particular style of soup. It is a proper noun for a specific dish. - It is typically served as an appetizer or main course. - It is often associated with the cuisine of the New York City region.

Examples

• For dinner, I ordered a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder, which was both hearty and flavorful.
• The restaurant's signature soup is its spicy Manhattan clam chowder.
• Do you prefer the creamy New England style or the tomato-based Manhattan clam chowder?

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to represent a culinary style or regional food identity.
  • The debate between Manhattan clam chowder and its New England counterpart is a classic East Coast rivalry.

Variants and Related Words

• Clam chowder (n): The general category of thick soups containing clams.
• New England clam chowder (n): A chowder made with clams, potatoes, and onions in a milk or cream base.

Synonyms

• Tomato-based clam chowder
• Red clam chowder (informal)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• "Manhattan-style": Used as an adjective to describe other dishes prepared in a similar fashion (e.g., with a tomato base), though this extension is less common.
  • He makes a Manhattan-style seafood stew.

Noun

1. a chowder made with clams and tomatoes and other vegetables and seasonings