But what if you haven't planned ahead to buy clams, or don't have time to clean them? Canned clams are an easy ... the spoon surrounding it. Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free ...

"I think canned clams and their juice make a great base for clam CHOWDAH!" he exclaimed. The notion of not having to clean clams before preparing the soup excites us, too. Prep work for chowder ...