Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Smoked Salmon Chowder, a creamy seafood soup that is perfect for a cozy meal. Loaded with chunks of smoked salmon, hearty vegetables, and savory bacon, this chowder is a satisfying dish that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon:
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
Broth and Dairy:
- 2 cups fish stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Other:
- 8 oz smoked salmon, flaked into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Oyster crackers or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1–2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the fish stock or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Chowder: Stir in the milk and heavy cream, then add the smoked salmon. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh dill, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with the crispy bacon. Serve hot with oyster crackers or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk for the heavy cream.
- Use hot-smoked salmon for a more robust flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
