new england clam chowder
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Definition
Noun: A specific type of thick, creamy soup or chowder originating from the New England region of the United States. Its defining characteristics are a milk- or cream-based broth, clams, potatoes, onions, and salt pork.
Usage
"New England clam chowder" is a proper noun referring to this specific regional dish. It is typically served as an appetizer or main course, often in a bread bowl. * The restaurant is famous for its New England clam chowder. * For lunch, I ordered a bowl of New England clam chowder.
Advanced Usage
The term is often used in contrast to other regional chowders, most notably Manhattan clam chowder, which has a tomato-based broth. * The debate between fans of New England clam chowder and Manhattan clam chowder is a classic culinary rivalry.
Variants and Related Words
- Clam chowder (n): The broader category of thick soups containing clams, which includes the New England style.
- Manhattan clam chowder (n): A chowder made with clams, vegetables, and a tomato-based broth.
- Chowder (n): A general term for a thick, hearty soup, often containing seafood.
Synonyms
- Creamy clam chowder
- Boston clam chowder (a common alternative name)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "As thick as New England clam chowder": An informal simile used to describe something very dense or opaque.
- The fog on the coast was as thick as New England clam chowder.
Noun
- a thick chowder made with clams and potatoes and onions and salt pork and milk