Make Your Own Fresh Salmon Chowder

Name: Make Your Own Fresh Salmon Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup carrot, diced; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 2/3 cups chicken broth; 2 cups potatoes, diced; 12 to 16 ounces fresh salmon, diced, or canned flaked salmon; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 cups half-and-half, or whole milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A comforting salmon chowder combines fresh or canned salmon with potatoes and peas, offering a hearty and adaptable meal.

⭐ 4.2 (54 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 30 minTotal: 45 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Dinner Entree Lunch Soup

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Heat butter over medium-low heat, then sauté celery, carrot, and onion for 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
Stir in flour until well blended.
Add chicken broth and potatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender.
Stir in salmon and peas; cook for 2 to 4 minutes until peas are tender.
Add half-and-half or milk, cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook, stirring, until the cheese melts and the soup begins to bubble.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 416 kcal

Carbohydrate: 19 g

Cholesterol: 97 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 24 g

Saturated Fat: 14 g

Sodium: 552 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 27 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g