New England Clam Chowder
* Milk or cream-based
* Traditionally includes potatoes and onions, possibly bacon
* In 1939, legislation was proposed in the state of Maine that would make it illegal to use tomatoes in clam chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder
* Broth-based
* Tomato is added for flavor and color
* Before the early 1900's Manhattan Clam Chowder was referred to as "New York Clam Chowder"
1 comment:
That's really interesting. I'd heard there was a difference but wasn't sure what it was.
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