Is there anything you can do to remedy Clam Chowder that has curdled?

Answer 1

Answer

Yes. Throw it away.

If the chowder has separated during cooking or reheating you may be able to bring it back together by removing it from the heat and, using a fork, mixing in a small container a little slightly-cooled chowder with cornflour or rice flour (not ground rice). Return chowder to a gentle heat and slowly stir the flour mixture into the centre of the soup, whisking with the fork as you stir. If the chowder is coming together you can raise the heat, still stirring, until it looks good again. Serve immediately.

If you are using a commercially-prepared chowder, pour it into a container, cover when cool and keep it in the freezer until you're able to contact the customer help centre listed on the label. They'll know what to do and if the chowder can't be fixed they'll tell you how to avoid the problem next time. Meanwhile, if you have a cat or a dog, they'll help you dispose of the soup.

Answer 2

If it hasn't curdled because it's gone bad, I'd go after it with a stick blender and see if it smoothed out. If not, then I'd do cream of tomato by adding some milk or light cream and possibly a little bit of cornstarch and water to thicken it a bit. Cook until bubbly and go for the stick blender again. It should stay smoother with the cream and starch in it. Serve with cheddar crackers or maybe some shredded pepper jack cheese.