Description
Salmon Chowder is a rich and creamy soup filled with tender salmon, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions in a velvety broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this comforting chowder is a delicious twist on the classic clam chowder.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh or canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 1/4 cup corn kernels for added sweetness and texture
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the fish broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the flaked salmon (and corn, if using) to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the salmon to heat through and the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or smoked paprika if needed.
- Serve the chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a tablespoon of butter when adding the cream.
- This chowder can be made with canned salmon for convenience, or fresh salmon fillets can be poached separately and flaked into the soup.
- For a lighter version, use milk or a dairy-free alternative like coconut milk in place of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
