👉 Chowdering is a culinary technique where two or more ingredients are combined to form a smooth, creamy soup-like dish. It originated in the United States and is typically served with bread or crackers. The basic recipe for chowder involves simmering vegetables like onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and herbs (such as celery root, thyme, or bay leaves) in milk or chicken broth, then adding a stock of liquid to thin it out.