Food Network

Sponsor Recommendations

Recipe Reviews

Here’s how the rating system works:


Bar Americain Sweet Potato Chowder
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
Show: Throwdown with Bobby Flay  Episode: Chowder
Overall User Rating: Overall User Rating


Great start
12/14/2006 at 08:11pm
User: Tabatha from Edwardsville, IL    User Rating:
My boyfriend and I made this for a soup course before our thanksgiving dinner. We all were asking for seconds before we even made it to the turkey!




Challenging but worth it!
08/31/2006 at 08:02am
User: DAna from newton, NJ    User Rating:
I first had this chowder at Bobby's Bar Americain and it was outstanding! Even my three year old could not get enough of it! So I thought I would give it a try at home. While it is not a very ingredient heavy recipe, it is quite challenging and involves the use of a lot of kitchen equipment. My husband who is in charge of doing dishes can attest to this! Definetly use 3 bottles of clam juice or else the base is too thick. For my first go around I did not strain the base, as we like a stew-like consistency, but if you prefer a smoother soup, then strain for sure. The flavor is amazing and it is the perfect soup for a chilly fall night! I served with a carmelized apple and blue cheese sald and it made a great dinner!




Nightshade friendly
07/14/2006 at 09:16pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I was very encouraged to find a chowder recipe that is friendly to people who are avoiding the nightshade vegetables because of the adverse affect they have on arthritus. Having cooked from scratch for years for our family of seven I have been trying to replace or leave out ingredients as I go through my recipies. Chowder I crossed off as something I wouldn't be able to eat any more. This recipe really encouraged me. I'm hoping to see more recipes that work around the nightshade veggies.




Best Chowder Ever
02/17/2007 at 07:56pm
User: Joshua from sylvania, OH    User Rating:
I had this soup at his Restaurant in NYC Bar Americain. This is the Best soup I have ever had. I was very happy to see the recipe on the food network website, so know I can make it whenever I want.