Quite a fan of seafood, anyway, I began my love of clam chowder when times and eating were tough in meager times, adding to Kraft Mac n' Cheese (I now get from Amazon) and a canned vege, topped with crumbed crackers helped me, literally, stay alive as could purchase and prepare for under $10..and last for 2 days!  I still find, today, this dish DELISH and uses for this very healthy product, especially at these prices, enormous!!!