Chowder (noun)

A thick soup or stew made with fish, shellfish, or vegetables and potatoes, typically served with milk or cream and crackers.

Origin:

From the french chaudière ("cauldron, kettle"), from latin caldaria ("cooking pot"), from caldus ("hot"). the term chowder was first used in the early 18th century to describe a type of fish stew.

Examples:

1. I ordered the clam chowder for lunch.
2. He was making chowder from the fresh catch of the day.
3. The chowder was thick and creamy.
4. She served chowder in bread bowls.
5. The chowder recipe has been passed down for generations.