Hearty soups are perfect for cold winter days. They are also fairly tasty on any chilly day, regardless of the season.
The issue is that sometimes soups on their own are insufficient to quell a hungry stomach, and you need something else on the side to do so.
Clam chowder is ideal for anyone looking to increase their intake of vegetables, avoid meat, or who needs carbs.
[feast_advanced_jump_to] It’s also great for serving kids. But I’m about to share some suggestions with you on how to go about making a basic bowl of clam chowder into a more substantial meal.
The fact that most people love clam chowder is one of its best qualities. Here’s how to make it even more nourishing.
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What to serve with clam chowder?
Serving Caesar salad alongside clam chowder is always a hit. You get a wonderful change in texture as well as a wonderful contrast between hot and cold. The volume of the salad is also quite large while still being relatively light.
Caesar salad is undoubtedly one of the best types of salad you can choose. The tanginess of the dressing contrasts beautifully with the silky smoothness of the soup.
While the crispy romaine lettuce in a lovely Caesar dressing adds an element of freshness.
An excellent Caesar salad should have cooked eggs, nice, crispy bacon, crunchy croutons, and lots of Parmesan cheese.
All serve to make this the perfect accompaniment chowder meal. Check the recipe here.
Oyster crackers are a favorite for many people when it comes to an accompaniment for clam chowder. These small salty crackers, which you can buy in either round or hexagonal shapes, are very moreish.
You can purchase them from the majority of supermarkets or grocers, or if you’re feeling particularly daring, you can make them yourself.
One thing is for sure, and that is whether they are store-bought or homemade Oyster crackers with clam chowder always go down a storm.
If you haven’t tried serving clam chowder in bowls made from sourdough bread, you should. They are a great preamble to any barbecue party, and your guests will love them.
But you don’t have to shape the sourdough into a bowl. You can serve it as a whole baguette, in slices, or in a roll. It’s the sour flavor that matters. It pairs with clam chowder superbly.
These delightful little slivers of fried potato are a must for serving with clam chowder because who doesn’t love a French fry?
It may not be the first thing that pops into your mind, but why not? They are so much more than just something to serve with burgers. Fries go well with another seafood favorite – mussels.
As the Belgians and French call them, Moules-Frites is a great pairing – nearly as good as Clam chowder French fries …. nearly.
Spinach Salad with Blueberry Balsamic and Warm Goat Cheese
This vibrant salad comes together quickly and is full of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors.
Do you have daydreams about a salad covered in a sharp balsamic and goat cheese dressing?
Before seeing this pairing, we had no idea how much we’d wanted to combine goat cheese with vinegar and oil.
Annissa and Harper over at Simply So Healthy put together a salad that pairs perfectly with a milky, salty, clam chowder. Find the recipe here: simplysohealthy.com
♪ Corn in the chowder, cornbread on the side. ♪
It sounds like it belongs in a song, don’t you think?
A skillet cornbread prepared by Melissa at Bless This Mess is deserving of its own little musical ditty. It is both sweet and savory, and it pairs beautifully with corn chowder.
You can achieve the ideal dinner by baking this bread while the chowder is happily simmering on the stove.
Check out Melissa’s recipe here: blessthismessplease.com
How can something so simple be so incredibly delicious?
Oh, wait, we know. It’s fried perfection.
It tastes so genuine that you would think you were eating on an Atlantic picnic table at high tide (possibly with some shrimp?).
The perfect side dish for clam chowder? Indeed.
Kate at Framed Cooks pulls these insanely delicious bits of crunchy goodness together with just seven ingredients. Check out the details here: framedcooks.com
There’s a reason carrot salad is becoming so popular. Hint: It’s swoon worthy!.
This classic salad is reimagined by Cat and Melinda of Homemade Interest to be the height of sweet, savory, tangy, and refreshing goodness.
Clam chowder is a fan of apple cider and lemon, after all.
Indulge in this fresh side dish to creamy clam chowder by clicking here: homemadeinterest.com
There’s no need to stray too far from the straightforward and unpretentious when fries and clam chowder are served as a simple, satisfying meal!
This is a classic combination with a little twist.
Think “fish n’ chips,” but better.
When you can enthusiastically stir these flavorful little planks into clam chowder, who needs a dipping sauce?
You can either dress these up or keep them simple.
Check out the recipe from Heather over at her blog Heather Christo: heatherchristo.com
Let’s say it again: Beer and clam chowder on the beach by the Atlantic Ocean.
How much better would an ooey, gooey, cheesy, perfectly browned bread be as a base for a good cold beer, which we all know goes perfectly with a creamy clam chowder?
They go together like batter and shrimp.
Think delicious marries even more deliciousness, falls in love, and has a second child that is even more delicious.
A delicious beer, onion, and fontina bread made by Allison at Some the Wiser begs to be served at the table alongside clam chowder. Follow Allison here: somethewiser. danoah. com.
This recipe made us go, “Whoa!” on the side of leaning into traditional regional foods with a twist.
Radishes are added to the traditional New England red flannel hash along with the bacon fat, sweet potatoes, and beets to give it a little extra flair.
How much beauty can one plate hold?
Serve this family-style and watch as everyone rushes to the table with a terrine of clam chowder.
Kristen over at Wholesome Within has the delectable recipe here: wholesomewithin.com
What come to mind first for everyone when New England’s best produce is in season?
Sweet corn yearning to be cooked the day it’s shucked.
Tomatoes weighing heavy and hearty on the vine.
Cucumbers that crunch with joy when they’re sliced.
Additionally, there are improbably large bundles of basil that can be used to make anise-scented flowers that fill vases throughout the house.
Clam chowder and those ingredients go together beautifully when they are combined with creamy and salty feta.
After a day of boogie boarding off the coast of Maine, this side dish is ideal for an unexpected dinner party.
Grab the recipe from Krystyn over at Lil’ Luna here: lilluna.com
What could possibly be better, then, than a salty coleslaw that is packed with two different kinds of cabbage, scallions, carrots, and celery seeds?
For the ideal date night of Ross and Rachel, Marge and Homer, and yin and yang, serve this tangy coleslaw with clam chowder.
Let Billy over at Billy Parisi give you the rundown on the recipe: billyparisi.com
FAQ
What kind of bread goes with clam chowder?
- Bread Roll. A typical side dish for clam chowder is bread rolls.
- Oyster Crackers. A typical side dish to serve with clam chowder is oyster crackers.
- Cornmeal Pancakes. …
- Skillet Cornbread. …
- Beer-Battered Bread. …
- Cloverleaf Rolls. …
- The Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Which is better Manhattan or New England clam chowder?
New England clam chowder is thick, creamy, and milky-white. Manhattan clam chowder is tomatoey, brothy, and clear. The clams give both types a clean, briny, and faintly sweet flavor, but that’s about it.
What goes with New England fish chowder?
The most traditional way to serve oyster crackers with New England fish chowder However, fresh out of the oven buttermilk biscuits are frequently served alongside chowder and are even more delicious.
What food goes well with clam chowder?
- Bread. The easiest and most obvious food to pair with clam chowder is bread.
- Oyster Crackers. …
- Salad. …
- Roasted Vegetables. …
- Corn On Cob. …
- French Fries. …
- Bacon. …
- Cornmeal Pancakes.
