Is Trader Joe's New England Clam Chowder Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 8 ingredients that derive from meat or fish.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • sea clam broth concentrate
  • cooked clam meat
  • sea clams
  • ocean clam juice
  • clam juice
  • haddock
  • cod
  • fish stock

sea clam broth concentrate

Dietitian note

Clam is a type of mollusc popular in many seafood dishes.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Fish Stock (water, Cod, Haddock, Onions, Celery, Black Pepper, Dried Thyme, Mustard Seed), Potatoes, Cream, Clam Juice (ocean Clam Juice, Salt), Cooked Clam Meat (sea Clams, Water), Water, Onions, Wheat Flour, Butter (cream, Salt), Sea Clam Broth Concentrate (sea Clam Broth Concentrate, Salt), Rice Starch, Distilled Vinegar, Red Pepper, Salt. Contains Milk, Wheat, Cod, Haddock.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

About this product

Soup · Can

Flavor
SavorySaltyRich
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
SoupMeal PrepLunchOn The Go