Question: what is the difference between new england clam chowder and?
Answer: The fundamental difference between all of these chowders is the broth. You see that Boston chowder has a thick creamy broth, the rhode island has a thin clear(ish) broth, and Manhattan has a red tomato based broth. ... Personally as a true new englander I believe Manhattan clam chowder to be an abomination.