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Smoked Salmon Chowder

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 trips smoked bacon diced
  • 1 large yellow onion minced
  • 1 large carrot peeled and finely diced (or about 7 baby carrots)
  • 1 medium celery rib finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper finely diced
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups 1% or higher fat milk
  • 12 ounces frozen sweet corn kernels
  • 1 cup diced smoked salmon about 6 ounces
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until it renders its fat and starts to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, garlic and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the corn kernels and smoked salmon. Heat through for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, Tabasco, pepper, lemon juice and dill. Taste a bit of the soup and add more salt and fresh dill as needed.
  4. Serve immediately. The soup can also be cooled to room temperature and then refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat slowly on the stove, stirring often. Add more milk gradually if the soup is too thick.

Notes

  • Smoked Salmon: I found the smoked salmon next to the meat counter at one of the grocery stores in my area (Woodman's) in small 6-8 ounce packages. They were next to some other smoked and cured meats. If you can't find the smoked salmon, ask the employees at the meat counter for help locating it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 1489mg (62%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 451kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1489mg 62%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 23g 46%

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