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New England clam chowder

Bowl of Asian noodle soup topped with sliced mushrooms, bean sprouts, shredded carrots, and green onions, with wooden chopsticks resting beside the bowl on a bamboo mat.

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A bowl of fufu served in orange-colored soup with a whole fish, tripe, and green pepper, a traditional West African dish.

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Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).

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