With the exception of over thickened clam chowders, in which you can stand up a spoon, I like most, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the one I made today, based on this recipe from Matunuck Oyster Bar. https://www.almanac.com/recipe/matunuck-clear-broth-clam-chowder.
I served this with Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
It all started with 8 pounds of clams I recently harvested, steamed until they opened.
HC