Fresh Salmon Chowder
Make this cheesy fresh salmon chowder for a delicious lunch or dinner. Dill is a fabulous addition, but parsley will work as well.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup diced celery
- ¾ cup diced carrots
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 to 3 medium red-skinned potatoes, diced (1/2-inch)
- 1 pound salmon, cut into chunks
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced celery, diced carrots, and finely chopped shallots, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.3 tbsp butter | 1/2 cup diced celery | 3/4 cup diced carrots | 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- Add the flour to the vegetables and stir to blend thoroughly; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the chicken broth, and then add the diced potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 12 to 16 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.2 tbsp all-purpose flour | 2 cups chicken broth | 2 to 3 medium red-skinned potatoes
- Add the salmon chunks and peas and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.1 pound salmon | 1 cup frozen peas
- Add the milk and cheese; cook, stirring, until the chowder is hot and the cheese is melted.2 cups whole milk | 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Stir in the dill or parsley, along with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serve the chowder with crusty bread, rolls, or crackers, if desired.
The salmon is done when it turns opaque and flakes easily — if the chunks are on the larger side, give it an extra minute or two before adding the milk and cheese.
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.
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