This creamy and flavorful smoked salmon chowder is the perfect comfort food for those chilly evenings. Made with tender chunks of smoked salmon, potatoes, and vegetables, this chowder is rich, hearty, and utterly satisfying. Serve it with some crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup smoked salmon, flaked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Directions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the celery and carrots and cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the potatoes. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the corn kernels and smoked salmon. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh dill before serving.
- Serve the smoked salmon chowder hot with some crusty bread on the side.
Interesting Facts
Smoked salmon is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Chowder is a traditional New England dish, popularized by fishermen.
The word 'chowder' comes from the French word 'chaudière', which means cauldron.
Smoked salmon adds a delicious smoky flavor to the chowder.