A bowl of chowder While there’s no definitive decision on where the word "chowder" comes from, the dish itself is a different matter. It’s a chunky soup with delicate flavor that’s most commonly enriched with potatoes, onions and milk. New England Clam Chowder PCC Corn Chowder 100% would make it again PCC Sweet Potato Risotto Chowder PCC Seafood Chowder Wild Salmon Chowder with Thyme and Fresh Tomatoes Potato Kale Chowder