What is the difference between New England Clam Chowder vs Manhattan Clam Chowder? And what is Rhode Island Clam Chowder?
It all comes down to the soup base or broth. New England Clam Chowder contains cream for a white, cream-based broth. Manhattan Clam Chowder has a tomato base, giving the broth a red color. The lesser-known Rhode Island Clam Chowder has a clear broth without tomato or cream.