5.0 from 39 votes
Smoked Salmon Chowder
An incredible smoked salmon chowder that's positively flavor-packed and will nourish both your body and soul.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 473 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.