Description
Craving a bowl of warmth on a cold day? This Cozy Salmon Chowder is your perfect fix! It’s a creamy, hearty, and protein-packed soup brimming with tender chunks of salmon, Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, and fresh dill. Whether you’re in need of quick dinner ideas, easy comfort food, or nutritious food ideas that taste indulgent, this chowder hits the spot. Ideal for weeknights, cozy weekends, or whenever you’re craving something satisfying yet wholesome, this is one easy recipe you’ll turn to again and again.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups low-sodium fish stock or chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Add garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add cubed potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in milk and cream. Lower the heat and let simmer gently for another 5 minutes. Do not boil.
6. Add salmon chunks, cover, and let them poach for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
7. Season with salt, pepper, dill, and lemon juice if using. Let rest for a few minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill, and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
Use fresh salmon for best results; canned salmon works in a pinch.
To thicken the chowder, mash a few potatoes or stir in a cornstarch slurry.
Add corn or substitute sweet potatoes for creative variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg