Smoked Salmon Chowder

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5.0

39 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    473 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Smoked Salmon Chowder

An incredible smoked salmon chowder that's positively flavor-packed and will nourish both your body and soul.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 strips bacon , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
  • 2 carrots , peeled and diced
  • 2 ribs celery , diced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (helps emulsify the broth, adds some thickening and enhances mouthfeel)
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold or other firm yellow potatoes , peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons capers , drained
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper , or more if you prefer it spicier (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups good chicken broth
  • 1 cup (8 oz) bottled clam juice , can substitute fish or seafood broth (or use all chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces full fat cream cheese , diced and softened at room temp
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon , cut into small pieces
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Instructions

  1. In a pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until done. Drain half of the bacon grease, keeping half in the pot. Add the butter and the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the white wine and bring to a boil. Boil for a minute or two until mostly evaporated. Reduce the heat and stir in the tomato paste and the flour until the flour is incorporated. Add the potatoes, capers, seasonings, chicken broth and clam juice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the heavy cream and the smoked salmon and simmer for another minute or two just until heated through (avoid simmering too long or the salmon will become mushy). Discard the bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with some good crusty bread and/or saltine crackers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 1774mg (74%) Potassium 784mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 4853IU (97%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 1774mg 74%
Potassium 784mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 4853IU 97%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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