Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Seafood Chowder. Packed with a variety of seafood, vegetables, and a silky base, this hearty soup is perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
Broth and Seasoning:
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Dairy and Seafood:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops or white fish (such as cod or haddock), cut into bite-sized pieces
Additional:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots until softened.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in potatoes, broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Simmer with Cream and Seafood: Lower heat and add cream, milk, shrimp, scallops or fish, and corn. Cook until seafood is opaque.
- Season and Serve: Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with bread.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, mash some cooked potatoes before adding seafood.
- Variations: Try using clams or crab instead of shrimp and scallops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
