Description
This rich and creamy Salmon Chowder is packed with tender salmon, bacon, vegetables, and a delightful seafood broth. A comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces sliced bacon (about 8 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3 medium stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (32-ounce) carton seafood stock (4 cups)
- 1 pound Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
- 1 pound boneless, skinless salmon, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Hot sauce and oyster crackers, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until browned and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
- Add the carrots, onion, celery, and kosher salt to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the flour until the vegetables are coated.
- Stir in the seafood stock, potatoes, bay leaf, fennel (if using), and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the salmon, heavy cream, and fresh dill. Simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in half of the reserved bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve topped with the remaining bacon, oyster crackers, and hot sauce (if desired).
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg