The Irish Stew

The Irish Stew

SOUPerb Chowder

20 Words and Phrases that describe a great chowder, and how to vote for your favourite

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John and Sally McKenna
Jun 30, 2025
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Last year’s winner: La La Balbriggan

The word Chowder is an anglicization of chaudiere, the iron cauldron in which Breton fishermen fashioned their soup when working off the coasts of Newfoundland and Iceland.

“These are the fish and potato stews of the Atlantic coasts … seamen’s food that can be prepared in a boat; a rough food that can be softened on la…

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