Easy Salmon Chowder Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
15 Servings
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Calories
82 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Easy Salmon Chowder Recipe
Description
Easy Salmon Chowder Recipe blends smoked salmon with diced potatoes and softened diced carrots and celery in a creamy broth. The base is thickened with flour cooked into softened vegetables, then simmered with water and broth concentrate, incorporating red pepper flakes for a gentle warmth. Heavy cream enriches the chowder for a smooth, velvety finish. The addition of minced green onions at the end adds freshness and a mild sharpness.
The flavor is delicate, with the smoky salmon complementing the vegetables and cream. Cooking the potatoes until tender ensures the chowder has substance and a satisfying bite. Finishing with salt adjusts the seasoning precisely.
This chowder can be enjoyed as a hearty lunch or light dinner. Garnishing with green onions enhances its presentation and adds a subtle crunch. It pairs well with crusty bread for dipping, making it a well-rounded, warming dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil for cooking, generic cooking oil
- 3 carrot diced, small
- 1/2 celery diced, stalk
- 1/2 green onion minced, bunch
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 qt water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon beef or chicken
- 1 potato Yukon Gold, large
- 1 lb smoked salmon diced or chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Dice the carrots and celery into small cubes. Next, mince the green onions. Preheat a soup pot or Dutch oven with a bit of oil. Add in carrots and celery and cook them until they soften.
- Add flour and red pepper flakes to the mixture, stirring to combine. Cook the flour for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flavor.
- Add the water and broth concentrate. Bring to a boil.
- Dice the potatoes and smoked salmon into small cubes.
- Add the smoked salmon and potatoes to the soup pot. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the heavy whipping cream to the soup. Bring it to a boil and immediately remove it from heat. Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish the soup with green onions and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2196IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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