Slightly slimy with a pronounced vegetable flavor, this chowder isn't that clammy and perhaps deserves more to be entitled creamy celery soup with some seafood nibs. Nary a potato to be found. Neither is this soup overly creamy or salty. More my preference but not perhaps to my taste. I found a bit of bay leaf and flecks of herbs in a broth...
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In the interest of maintaining workplace sanity, I'm conducting weekly taste tests of local clam chowder. Local meaning the vicinity of Fisherman's Wharf. First up: Chowder Hut Large chunks of potatoes in a thick cream base, veering slightly to goopy but not quite making it there. Unusual flavor that reminds me of the truffle egg salad at Delise. Aside from that anomaly, the...
Herb mix for brining. ...