# Soup-Topped French Fries This Recipe for Clam Chowder Fries Does Not Require Eating With a Spoon By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chowder-fries References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/nataliebrown/the-most-delicious-things-you-can-do-to-french-fries) & [kirbiecravings](http://kirbiecravings.com/2015/12/chowder-fries.html) These [clam chowder fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-loaded-fries) are an unusual way of eating french fries and are perfect for people in the North East who are sick and tired of poutine. Created by the blog Kirbie's Cravings, the starchy seafood recipe also combines two popular sides for when you just can't choose. This recipe involves making fries from scratch using [large Russet potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fryseasoned-onion-fries) and your own deep fryer, plus a can of thick-style clam chowder. An alternative method could be getting an order of french fries and pouring the can of soup on top (after it's been prepared of course). Otherwise, you could also try ordering the soup from your preferred restaurant and adding it to the fries later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Food Combinations:** This trend of combining unexpected food items opens up opportunities for creative and unique menu options. - **Gourmet French Fries:** This trend of elevating the classic french fry with unique and indulgent toppings allows for innovative and gourmet fast food offerings. - **DIY Cooking Experiences:** This trend of making popular dishes from scratch at home presents opportunities for meal kit subscription services to provide unique and easy-to-follow recipes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of alternative food combinations by offering innovative and unique menu items. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can take advantage of the gourmet french fries trend by introducing new menu options with premium toppings and flavors. - **Meal Kit Subscription Services:** Meal kit subscription services can tap into the DIY cooking experiences trend by providing recipe kits for making gourmet dishes like clam chowder fries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [French Fry Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoon-friez.md) - [French Fry-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frychos.md) - [Customizable Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-bags.md) - [Comforting Savory Potato Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-potato-soup.md) - [Ketchup-Infused French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchupinfused-french-fries.md) - [Air-Fried French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries.md) - [Potato-Powered Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-style-crust-pizza.md) - [Potato-Packed Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-pops.md) - [Cheesy Crab-Topped Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crabby-cheese-fries.md)