Get the latest recipes from Donnamarie712 http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/donnamarie712 I envision eating this in a rustic-type bowl while sitting in front of the fireplace in a log cabin on a cold winters day! This is very easy to make and most of the ingredients you will most likely have on hand. I'm just not sure if you would consider this a chowder though. I use a 5-qt crockpot when making this. http://www.grouprecipes.com/22007/green-bean-chowder.html