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fresh salmon chowder with vegetables

Fresh Salmon Chowder

Diana Rattray
Make this cheesy fresh salmon chowder for a delicious lunch or dinner. Dill is a fabulous addition, but parsley will work as well.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 476
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Course Fish, Salmon, Soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 3/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1/4 cup shallots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 to 3 medium red-skinned potatoes, diced
  • 1 pound salmon, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup peas, frozen and thawed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, mild shredded
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped celery, diced carrot, and shallots and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.
  • Add the flour to the vegetables and stir to blend thoroughly; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually stir the chicken stock into the vegetables and then add the diced potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 12 to 16 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the salmon and peas to the saucepan and continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the milk and cheese; cook, stirring, until the chowder is hot and the cheese is melted.
  • Stir in the dill or parsley and pepper, and add salt, to taste.
  • Cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Serve the chowder with crusty bread or rolls or crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 32gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 1061mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 967IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 402mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword fish chowder, salmon chowder
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