Product Review: Kettle Cuisine New England Clam Chowder

Once upon a time, Clam Chowder meant flour. Now, with Kettle Cuisine, it means gluten-free folks can indulge again in thick, delicious, soupy goodness that had been lost to us for a long time.

The story goes that the creator of the soups has a daughter who is gluten free and could not eat the delicious soups her father was making for restaurants. Thanks to daughter Kate, we now have Clam Chowder (and Chicken Noodle!) soup to enjoy.

I was impressed with the flavor of this chowder immediately - the flavor hinted at the classic soup with sherry - except that there is no sherry in this version. The clams are bigger than you might expect, with a deep salty sea flavor. Chunks of potatoes, onions and celery are firm but tender, and the pepper sauce and fish sauce impart a savory, mouthwatering flavor that has you just wishing for a crusty gluten free roll or piece of cornbread to sop up the leftover soup.

This soup was fantastic. I would love it even more with a hint of sherry. But this is definitely worth a try if you have been missing Clam Chowder!

Allergen warning: Milk/Dairy, Clams, Fish ingredients.