tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post7925832554455440258..comments2024-01-12T18:41:52.560-05:00Comments on Dave's Cupboard: Canned Clam Chowder: A Comprehensive GuideDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17866627809585257034noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-25312372405299028672017-10-29T23:20:03.400-04:002017-10-29T23:20:03.400-04:00Just had chef's cupboard clam soup and how you...Just had chef's cupboard clam soup and how you rated it 7 among others beats me. The reason I looked on the Web was because I mentioned to my wife as I was eating it, if there was a piece of clam in there, I wasn't the one who ate it and was disappointed in the soup. it had great flavor but to many potatoes and no clams.<br />Your opinion was only based on what?<br />Peter weiss. (not le)L. E. Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16976176145736559848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-20208687094047858432016-12-17T15:11:59.104-05:002016-12-17T15:11:59.104-05:00A clam/oyster (worms) allergy is different than a ...A clam/oyster (worms) allergy is different than a shrimp/lobster/crab (bugs) allergy. I have no allergy to clams or oysters, or any of the swimming fish. I eat linguini and clam sauce all the time, but I'd die from anaphylactic shock if I ate scampi. I spent some time in SE Asia and was warned by my allergist, if I was adventurous, to not eat the cockroaches because they have the same protein as shrimp.<br /><br />I just had Tony's -- thats nasty stuff! Too many generic 'spices' and it's way too peppery to the point of not being able to taste the cream, potatoes, butter, and even the clam flavor is overwhelmed. It has a strong bitter after taste. Also, it contains MSG. I've never eaten chowda that made me burp, Tony's does.Arthur Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140109034820221018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-47599829473028690842016-08-21T01:20:39.246-04:002016-08-21T01:20:39.246-04:00..I would think that the idea of eating a shellfis.....I would think that the idea of eating a shellfish soup would include the idea of not eating it if one has shellfish allergies? Anyway, I grew up in coastal Maine and my mother....oddly originally from Manhattan... cooks the meanest NE clam chowder. Real clam chowder DOES have separation in the broth as the oil (butter fat) separates from simmering after awhile. I really dont think that the blending of the broth has anything to do with the quality...i believe, as one person said...that 'it finds its own level'. A very well thought out and insightful post.heddwest.blogger.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121222759754471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-77698688407189368792016-02-02T14:43:17.261-05:002016-02-02T14:43:17.261-05:00I'm having Bar Harbor today and it's quite...I'm having Bar Harbor today and it's quite good. The clams actually taste like clams. When I opened the can I could smell them, as it should be. I agree that it is a little bland but the can says season to taste. I would rather a canned soup be bland than full of mysterious "spices" that give me a bellyache. The Progresso chowder I had yesterday was nasty jellowy mass of potatoes and miniature clams that were more like pencil erasers. <br /><br />I'm somewhat concerened that some of these chowders contain shrimp and lobster flavors. I'm allergic to shrimp and I thought allergens had to be on the label? Chowder shouldn't need benadryl as an added spice.Arthur Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140109034820221018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-72425707960393017912016-01-24T10:37:59.090-05:002016-01-24T10:37:59.090-05:00Sitting here, trying to finish my can of Hanover&#...Sitting here, trying to finish my can of Hanover's. It's is bad. I'll finish it only because I'm super hungry and I'm too lazy to cook anything else. <br /><br />But I do wonder what effects I'll have from it later on today. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961269192503000135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-57517950640759646542015-12-16T22:35:38.061-05:002015-12-16T22:35:38.061-05:00I combine 2 cans progresso chowder and add a small...I combine 2 cans progresso chowder and add a small can of bumble bee brand clams to it, best combo on the planet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603831316077658469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-9595435874617991332015-08-15T16:42:50.725-04:002015-08-15T16:42:50.725-04:00I will second the recommendation of Tonys Clam Cho...I will second the recommendation of Tonys Clam Chowder. I've been through all the different brands of canned clam chowder that are available in Missouri and Florida, and the Tonys is definitely the best. I serve it with freshly ground black pepper.byundthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141464078972564774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-18845008164458599522015-02-08T20:32:38.202-05:002015-02-08T20:32:38.202-05:00Thanks for the list, always looking for a good cla...Thanks for the list, always looking for a good clam chowder, and have not tried several of these.<br /><br />My current favorite is Tonys Clam Chowder which you can buy at Publix here in Florida.Lot45https://www.blogger.com/profile/06203430508962729119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-3193436956848328292015-01-27T02:42:58.472-05:002015-01-27T02:42:58.472-05:00I got here by googling Costco's Campbell's...I got here by googling Costco's Campbell's clam chowder. I had it for the first time and was afraid to eat more than my first spoonful. I'm not a picky eater and have never disliked any canned soup, but this had a very strange taste to me. I told my husband, "Something's wrong with this soup! We've got to return it!" Well he tasted it and said he thought it was the seasoning. I tried it again and it did have an extremely strong taste of rosemary. I've never tasted chowder like this before. I finished a small bowl, but I'm considering returning the remaining cans, or donating them. I gusss it'd be wiser to return them instead of subjecting some poor soul to this possibly toxic soup.Midlife Kauai Sishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930997728046181371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-13534141597066590332014-12-20T14:21:09.697-05:002014-12-20T14:21:09.697-05:00hey Dave, excellent blog page! I want to get this ...hey Dave, excellent blog page! I want to get this soup so bad, I went to the company's website and there was no place to order it directly I live too far from any store that carries it in my state I'm really sad. even the store that does carry it in my state? I tried to contact them their phone number is not on their website lol I wrote a SOS message to the manufacturer of the product and I hope to hear back soon that I could order this.. I want it really bad!! lol I hope they will let me mail order it! thanks for your post its excellent!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890125873005653405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-76973909736264082682014-10-06T15:38:44.117-04:002014-10-06T15:38:44.117-04:00Most clam chowders served in otherwise good seafoo...Most clam chowders served in otherwise good seafood restaurants go overboard on thick and chunky. A good chowder should seek its own level. As a point of comparison try the fresh-shucked clam chowder served at Boston's Union Oyster House (America's oldest restaurant). Ambrosia!WILLOBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15137913484246014397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-56787057232648425562014-02-05T23:14:14.187-05:002014-02-05T23:14:14.187-05:00I got to these reviews because Snow's is no lo...I got to these reviews because Snow's is no longer to be found where I live (and I guess it's not what it used to be) and so I think I will try Trader Joes condensed, as I use it as a base for fish chowder (with a can of corn thrown in.)<br />Here's the trick: don't just add, SPILL the cayenne pepper in there!greathornedlizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246250351285497134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-87933326502561898862013-05-02T15:46:53.696-04:002013-05-02T15:46:53.696-04:00Thanks Dave for your research I've tasted alot...Thanks Dave for your research I've tasted alot of these brands & started making my own. I'm Suprised how easy it is (under an hour)and it's off the charts from the canned stuff.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997921770352721883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-4059992683262582182012-10-03T05:51:21.918-04:002012-10-03T05:51:21.918-04:00Good catch on the difference between the Kirkland ...Good catch on the difference between the Kirkland and the Campbell's Chunky, Steve. I rated Kirkland as better than Chunky because of the overall flavor, and I think the cream/oil difference was one of the reasons why, though the seasonings do differ as well.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866627809585257034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-45281373913376127702012-10-03T00:25:58.153-04:002012-10-03T00:25:58.153-04:00Hi Dave. I would like to point out that the Kirkla...Hi Dave. I would like to point out that the Kirkland Campbell's soup has a major difference from the Chunky. If you look at the ingredient list, the Kirkland soup uses cream, while the chunky replaces it with soybean oil. I can definitely tell the difference. Progresso uses soybean oil as well. Both the Chunky and Progresso have been fairly disappointing to me, but I do like the Kirkland version. I may try the Trader Joe's version since they're usually pretty good at not substituting ingredients.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173588790207356196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-15772808011035057322012-09-25T09:02:02.495-04:002012-09-25T09:02:02.495-04:00Thanks for the comment. this post seems to be one ...Thanks for the comment. this post seems to be one of the more popular ones, so I try to keep it updated as I find new brands to add.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866627809585257034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-51509527084430163992012-09-24T13:21:48.748-04:002012-09-24T13:21:48.748-04:00This post is what brought me to your blog which I ...This post is what brought me to your blog which I am throughly enjoying. <br /><br />I am constantly in search of the "best", most authentic, canned clam chowder as I went to college in Rhode Island and that's where my obsession began more than 20 years ago. (Now in Missouri)<br /> I too agree with your statement that the Snows condensed has been changed. Every quest to New England I would bring back cans of it and somewhere along the way it's changed. Now I stick with Olde Cape Cod and most recently found as you did, Trader Joes, which too is excellent and half the price of Olde Cape Cod. <br /><br />Love your blog and I especially enjoy reading of your New England cooking, dining, and products. I'm out today to get a can of Boston Brown Bread thanks to you. (although last time I bought it the can was dusty, lol)Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350224734141625146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-6072906314563737892011-12-28T01:03:13.953-05:002011-12-28T01:03:13.953-05:00For a while, Progresso had a New England clam chow...For a while, Progresso had a New England clam chowder that was labeled "Traditional" but also had a reddish label at the top that said "Our Best Tasting Clam Chowder". I bought this, along with several other clam chowders including Progresso's Traditional that did NOT have that label at the top. My wife and I both agreed that out of all, the Progresso with the "Best Tasting" label at the top was the best. Now, it is no longer available and the stores tell me that the regular "Traditional" without that label is the same. Anyone agree with that?<br /><br />PS: Dave; Cambell's must be listening to you: they added Butter to their Select Chowder! Also, there's NEVER too many clams. I always buy some live and add to the chowder. It's a touch of class and taste that no one forgets. And yes, black pepper AND a little Cayenne, NOT Tabasco...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-88905795475539375732011-12-02T15:01:14.876-05:002011-12-02T15:01:14.876-05:00I can't believe nobody mentioned adding a few ...I can't believe nobody mentioned adding a few drops of Tabasco to their chowder. This was an excellent review Dave. Thank you! I certainly was hoping to try the chowder from New England Country Soup but I'm on the left coast, and with 4 chowder heads in the family the $2.00 per bag just for shipping would certainly be a concern. I'm afraid if it's too good we'd end up spending a small fortune on the shipping. We always use the Progresso Traditional and are very satisfied, although bigger clams would be nicer. Thanks to your review we will be trying the 8+ rated Campbell's Select Harvest. Wonder if a small bit of butter melted in when heating it would help the butter deficiency. Time to try. Thanks again Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-51527399967649474952011-11-09T06:34:07.185-05:002011-11-09T06:34:07.185-05:00Good morning Dave!
On behalf of New England Count...Good morning Dave! <br />On behalf of New England Country Soup family, we would like to thank you for your kind comments and 9+/10 rating for our New England Clam Chowder. <br /><br />It truly warms our hearts to hear you say our Clam Chowder is "just about as close to homemade as I have ever had." We attribute it to the fact, like all our soups, our New England Clam Chowder is made with the same all-natural ingredients one might find in their kitchen, mixed with a lot of love, a dash of passion and sprinkling of family history.<br /><br />Thank you again for sharing your review. We hope you won't mind if we share it on our "Fan Page" (http://newenglandcountrysoup.com/fan-comments.php) too.Ariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069378304153183574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-56601019295325907942011-09-12T03:07:43.737-04:002011-09-12T03:07:43.737-04:00This is the post that brought me to your blog. A ...This is the post that brought me to your blog. A very good friend of mine is from Maine and raves about Snow's clam chowder, which is how I got to reading this entry and the other one you mentioned. I see now that he's probably referencing the non-condensed variety of Snow's when he rhapsodizes about it and I'll have to figure out where online to purchase that variety so I can give that a taste.<br /><br />I've seen the Bar Harbor line of soups available at a local health food store chain. I'm rather surprised it has a "bland" taste and even more surprised that it has the same score as the only kind of clam chowder I've ever had, which is the Progresso rich & hearty variety you reviewed. That kind is available at the regular supermarket and is really affordable at about $1.65 per can (or occasionally 2 for $3). I just had that for dinner tonight along with some saltines, and it's interesting how you also add black pepper to the chowder. I appreciate that all I have to do is pour the chowder into a microwave-safe soup bowl, nuke it for about four minutes, and eat it.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for clarifying what variety of Snow's I should look out for. Oh, and just as a heads up, Wolfgang Puck's organic line of soups includes clam chowder, so you might want to look into reviewing that.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507348425989043284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-40024667379649242312011-07-26T12:38:06.485-04:002011-07-26T12:38:06.485-04:00I love the reviews - my husband is a big time N.E....I love the reviews - my husband is a big time N.E. Clam Chowder lover. Years ago when we lived in Kittery, Maine we used to purchase a canned clam chowder that was actually in 2 separate cans. Clams in the top can and the broth in the bottom. You would just mix the two and viola, the best clam chowder. I've searched and searched over the years to find this product around various New England states but have come up empty. Have you ever heard of such a product? That being said, I'll try some of your recommendations. Thank you!dona9568http://yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-67032173422684317852011-07-26T12:06:09.759-04:002011-07-26T12:06:09.759-04:00I bought 2 cans of hanover new england clam chowde...I bought 2 cans of hanover new england clam chowder. It looks terrible and has the most disgusting smell when trying to eat it.<br />I threw it and the unopened can in the garbage.volvoovnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-87296720250892230202011-06-22T22:09:23.893-04:002011-06-22T22:09:23.893-04:00I try to stay away from eating at the The Big Y, ...I try to stay away from eating at the The Big Y, you just never know...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945607.post-67678796652629069262011-06-22T09:30:31.508-04:002011-06-22T09:30:31.508-04:00Great post Dave, your #1 is supposed to be at our ...Great post Dave, your #1 is supposed to be at our stores in Pittsburgh soon. <br />My favorite used to be this Clam Chowder in the seafood Dept that they kept hot, called Abbots Clam Chowder. Had a real nice tang to it. Have not seen it in ages and I am not sure they even make it anymore.bboyer66https://www.blogger.com/profile/00034412389265028897noreply@blogger.com