Salmon Chowder
6
servings15
minutes55
minutesSeafood chowder seems to be a soup that is enjoyed all year round. We made a couple of changes to this creamy and comforting soup that allows your family to indulge without the guilt… you can even have refills!
Ingredients
1- 1 1/2 lbs of salmon
1 Tbsp. of old bay seasoning
1/2 lb. of bacon
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
2 poblano peppers, chopped
2 stalks of celery, chopped
2 medium sized russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces*
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of chicken broth, we used Kitchen Basics
2 cups of clam juice, we used Bar Harbour Clam Juice
1/4 cup of heavy cream
2 cups of nut milk, we used Trader Joe’s unsweetened land of almond, cashew and macadamia nut milk **
1/2 cup of sherry
1 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt
1/2 tsp. of freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. of fresh dill, chopped
Directions
- Prepare broiled in oven. Sprinkle Old Bay on salmon. Broil salmon for 15 minutes or until cooked. cool and break into pieces.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Add bacon and cook for approximately 20-25 minutes or until crisp. cool and break into pieces.
- In a large stock pot, add olive oil and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add poblano peppers, celery, potatoes and onions. Add salt and pepper and stir until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and stir together about 1-2 minutes.
- Add broth, clam juice and sherry. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Add milk and heavy cream and continue to cook for additional 2-3 minutes. Add salmon and cooked bacon. Simmer for a couple more minutes until salmon and bacon are warmed up. Top with fresh dill.
Tips and NUTRITIONAL value (source: Joy Bauer, Healthline
- 1. * You can substitute raw potatoes with frozen diced potatoes. This will reduce cook time.
- 2. ** Can substitute the nut milk with half & half.
- 3. Salmon is an excellent source of Omega- 3 fatty acids, which have been proven to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and decrease risk factors for disease. Salmon is also a great source of protein (22 grams per serving.)
