Description
This Cozy Salmon Chowder is the ultimate comfort in a bowl — rich, creamy, and full of hearty vegetables and tender salmon. It’s one of those easy dinner recipes that feels gourmet without requiring much effort. Perfect for chilly nights, this chowder brings together fresh dill, buttery potatoes, and flaky salmon for a quick dinner idea you’ll want to make again and again. Whether you’re looking for a healthy meal with protein or new weeknight food ideas, this dish delivers on both flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
1 lb salmon fillets (skinless, cut into chunks)
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
1 medium onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
4 cups fish stock or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the vegetables, and cut the salmon into chunks.
2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 5–7 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat vegetables. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
5. Gradually pour in fish stock or broth while stirring. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and bay leaf if using.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
7. Gently stir in the salmon and cook for 5–7 minutes until opaque and flaky.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.
9. Add fresh dill and adjust seasoning to taste.
10. Serve hot with bread and garnish with extra dill.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
Add more flour or mash some potatoes for a thicker chowder.
Always add the cream after removing from heat to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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