New England Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Shell yeah! | 2-3 Servings
- Fish
- Milk
- Wheat
OK, OK. Soup isn’t exactly a warm-weather staple, but when it comes to this Cape Cod specialty, no time is the wrong time—especially when it’s served in a crusty sourdough bread bowl! This rich and creamy New England-style clam chowder happens to be extra special. It’s made with a base of flavorful clam broth and sweet cream, and it’s chock full of clams, potatoes, and spices. Pro tip: Save the bread you scoop out of the bowl for dipping! The best part? All you have to do is heat it up and grab a spoon! One slurp will have you (bread) bowled over. Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 bundle serving
Ingredients
30 ounce
New England Clam Chowder
(Contains: Fish, Milk)
2 unit
Sourdough Bread Bowl
(Contains: Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
RECOMMENDED: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place sealed bag in pot; cook for 20 minutes, then carefully remove. (Caution: Bag will be very hot.) Cut one corner with scissors before serving.
MICROWAVE ALTERNATIVE: Cut one corner of the bag; pour chowder into a microwave-safe container. (Do not microwave in cup.) Cover loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a paper towel. Microwave, stirring halfway through, 5-6 minutes. (Caution: Container and chowder will be very hot.)
BREAD BOWL: Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a 2- to 4-inch circle into the top of the loaf and remove. Scoop out the inside of the bread to create a bowl. Brush inside of bread bowl with 1 TBSP olive oil or melted butter; bake on middle rack until lightly toasted and warmed through, 7-8 minutes.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many praised the authentic New England taste, though some found it too salty or fishy. A few suggested adding garlic powder or bacon for extra flavor 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a comforting meal when you're tired. Some found success thawing frozen chowder in the fridge overnight.
- Suggestions: Consider sautéing onions and ham, then adding thyme and smoke flavoring to boost the soup's taste. Toast the bread bowl longer for a crispier texture.
- Portions: The bread bowls were sometimes too small to hold a full serving; some customers preferred using them as side bread instead.
- Texture: A few noted undercooked potatoes or a watery consistency. Adding evaporated milk while warming can create a richer, creamier chowder.
Reviews from our home cooks
Really amazing clam chowder - and this is coming from someone super picky about my clam chowder. I added some garlic powder to the bread bowls when I baked them and baked them longer to get more golden - and think they turned out better then original.
Love this chowder and I buy it whenever you have it in stock, but as for the bread bowls? We treated them like little loaves of sourdough. The gimmick of putting soup in one is just not worth it to us. Would like more bread-type options with this chowder, by the way.
Reminds me of true New England style. My parents are from Boston and every year we would vacation in northern MA bordering VT and NH. This soup was definitely a throwback from my youth.
The best clam chowder!! We add 1 can of evaporated milk when warming (we take out of package). It is so rich and creamy!
Best clam chowder I've ever eaten. I kept in the freezer and thawed it in the fridge the day before I made it. It worked perfectly!
The rolls were too small to hold a full serving of chowder, but the flavor was great! I would order it again, but would toast one roll to split between two people as a side, and save the other roll for a different meal.
Always a great comfort food for winter days. Loved it with added cheese and freshly cooked bacon bits
Our favorite soup, and we absolutely love having the chowder in a bread bowl...it really makes it a great dinner!
Almost right up there with actual New England chowder I've had in Rhode Island.
My Dad's favorite soup was clam chowder so, I needed this one. The soup was delicious and the bread bowls were a great addition.
