Do you know the difference between a Chowder and a soup? A Chowder is often cooked with chunks of vegetables, particularly potatoes and seafood yielding a thick and creamy consistency, while soup is usually made up of vegetables, meat, or grains in a broth-based stock.
A Comforting Collection of Potato Soups and Chowder Recipes
Smoked Fish and Cabbage Soup with Potato Scones
A specialty, this Smoked Fish and Cabbage Soup with Potato Scones (Cullen Skink) is traditionally served as a starter. Its hearty mix of potatoes, smoked cod and shredded cabbage.
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Leek and Potato Soup with Cheese Twists
An English classic Leek and Potato Soup is full of flavour. Serve the soup with homemade Cheese Twists. This Leek and Potato Soup is pureed and served hot with crispy pancetta, sour cream and chives.
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Potato Soup with Deep-Fried Chorizo and Parsley
A Rick Stein favourite, this rich hearty Potato Soup with Deep-Fried Chorizo and Parsley is full of the flavours making it ideal for a cold evening.
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Salmon, Potato and Dill Soup with Pickled Cucumber Open Sandwiches Recipe
This Salmon, Potato and Dill Soup with Pickled Cucumber Open Sandwiches is our take on a Lohikeitto, a Finnish salmon soup
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Prawn Chowder with Parmesan Toasts
This hearty Prawn Chowder with Parmesan Toasts recipe is brimming with fresh flavours, and the added smokiness of bacon.
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Fish Chowder
Head to the fish markets for fresh ingredients like thick white boneless fish fillets or salmon fillets and cockles to make this Fish Chowder with loads of healthy vegetables.
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Fisherman’s Wharf Clam Chowder with Garlic Sourdough Toast
Clam chowder is a north American classic, often served in edible sourdough “bowls” that soak up the delicious seafood flavour. Try our Fisherman’s Wharf Clam Chowder with Garlic Sourdough Toast for a modern twist.
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Mediterranean Fish Soup
This Mediterranean Fish Soup is quite delicious, and a big bowl at lunchtime, served with rouille or aïoli, cheese and croutons, will set you up for the afternoon.
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Lemongrass, Clam and Mussel Chowder
This impressive soup is surprisingly easy to create and, ready in under 30 minutes, is great for a winter weeknight meal.
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