Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Salmon Chowder recipe. Creamy, hearty, and packed with nutritious ingredients like salmon, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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For the Chowder:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or seafood broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz fresh or canned salmon (skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, milk, and cream. Add thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Add the salmon and corn, and cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots, and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk and cream with unsweetened coconut milk or a plant-based alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Avoid boiling after adding the cream to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
