The best ever creamy chowder recipes

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Chowder is seriously delicious comfort food, and exactly what you want to tuck into when the weather takes a chilly turn.
Not really soup and not really stew, a good chowder occupies the middle ground between both - it's substantial, hearty and filling, but you can still sip it from a spoon. In fact, it's been said that if you can't stand your spoon up in it, then it's not a chowder, but you can decide that for yourself!
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1. Corn chowder
The best Southern dishes are rich and flavorful, a little bit spicy and loaded with fresh vegetables. This Southern corn chowder recipe is a shining example. It’s amazing made with fresh, height-of-summer corn, but it’s absolutely delicious made with out-of-season or frozen corn, too. Get the full recipe here.
2. Salmon chowder
Salmon chowder is very easy to make in the slow cooker, but the type of salmon used is very important. It cannot be stressed enough that when making the recipe that follows, you do not use canned salmon. Depending on the quality, you could end up fishing bones out of the can which is not appealing. And fresh salmon is really what gives this recipe the oomph it needs. Get the full recipe here.
3. Southern bayou crab chowder
If you've never had a bayou crab chowder before, you're in for a real treat. Think about the best clam chowder you've ever had in your life, and then imagine it being even better. Yes, it's possible. The recipe below really amps up the flavor by using Cajun seasoning to add both spice and depth to the soup. Add in all your favorite chowder ingredients (such as bacon, potatoes and corn) and you have a complete package. Get the full recipe here.
4. Slow cooker bacon and corn chowder (h/t Spend With Pennies)
Letting your chowder blip away in the crock pot while you work or play somewhere else has got to be a good idea, right? Let's face it, coming back on a cold day to this delicious creamy bacon and corn chowder would be pretty great!
5. Mama's wicked awesome shellfish chowder (h/t South Your Mouth)
That title ain't lying - this is a seriously awesome chowder. Clams, shrimp and scallops in a buttery, creamy sauce with chunks of potatoes collapsing into it. Heaven!
6. Mushroom, corn, and bacon chowder
If you're looking for a way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet, you've found the right recipe. This soup is so creamy and comforting, you will barely notice that it's full of vegetables! Every bite will deliver smoky bacon, meaty mushrooms, and sweet corn. Get the full recipe here.
7. Vegan clam chowder (h/t Minimalist Baker)
Vegans don't have to miss out on the chowder-love. This brilliant version nails all the right flavors, while nutritional yeast and almond milk add creamy richness.
8. Bacon cheeseburger chowder (h/t Taste of Home)
Bacon and cheeseburger in the form of a chowder is straight-up comfort food genius. It's easy to make and the result is a total crowd pleaser!
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