Description
Dive into a bowl of luxurious Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder, where smoky flavors blend seamlessly with tender vegetables and a creamy broth. This hearty chowder offers a comforting warmth perfect for any season, combining elegant smoked salmon with rustic, homey ingredients.
Ingredients
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
3 large celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
½ cup white wine (Sauvignon Blanc recommended)
1 tsp. dry thyme
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 oz. cauliflower, cut into wedges
3 small red potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 cups whole milk
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 oz. hot-smoked skinless salmon
Chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, seasoning with salt. Sauté until tender.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to coat, and cook for 2 minutes. Add wine and reduce slightly, then incorporate thyme.
Add broth, cauliflower, and potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
Stir in corn and milk, bringing to a gentle simmer. Season with black pepper.
Flake the salmon into the pot, stirring gently to combine without breaking the salmon.
Serve hot, garnished with chives.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit salmon and substitute chicken broth with vegetable or mushroom broth. If a thicker chowder is preferred, allow to simmer longer before adding salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg