Each ingredient brings its own flavor, and tasting helps avoid over-seasoning in your authentic clam chowder. Chowder tastes even better the next day! Season carefully †add salt, white pepper, and hot sauce gradually.

Add garnishes last †crumbled bacon and fresh parsley … Clam chowder is any of several chowder soups in american cuisine containing clams. In addition to clams, common ingredients include diced potatoes, salt pork, and onions. You can’t have authentic new england clam chowder without the smoky, salty depth provided by cured pork. It’s not just a garnish; It’s a foundational flavor element.

It’s not just a garnish; It’s a foundational flavor element.