Easy Salmon Chowder

Easy Salmon Chowder

comforting and flavorful

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 5
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (24 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

211
сalories
8,5g
fat
14,5g
carbohydrates
18,4g
protein
37mg
cholesterol
2755mg
sodium
Easy Salmon Chowder

Recipe Description

This Easy Salmon Chowder is a classic staple recipe that will warm you up on a chilly fall day. Why you will love it: Made with smoked salmon and root vegetables, this creamy salmon chowder is the ultimate comfort food. Besides, this recipe is so flavorful, quick and easy to make, and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.  

Start by sautéing the veggies. After adding flour and red pepper flakes, cook for a few minutes to eliminate raw flour taste. Then add water and chicken broth concentrate and bring to a boil. Add salmon and potatoes, followed by heavy whipping cream. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Serve hot garnished with green onions, and enjoy!  

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook vegetables

    5 min
    Step 1 - Easy Salmon Chowder

    Heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add 3 diced carrots, ½ diced celery stalk, and ½ bunch minced green onions and cook until softened.

  2. 2

    Add flour and pepper

    3 min
    Step 2 - Easy Salmon Chowder

    Add 3 tablespoons flour and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes while stirring.

  3. 3

    Add water and chicken base

    1 min
    Step 3 - Easy Salmon Chowder

    Pour in 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon chicken broth concentrate and bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes and salmon

    15 min
    Step 4 - Easy Salmon Chowder

    Add 1 diced potato and 1 pound diced smoked salmon and simmer until potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Add whipping cream

    1 min
    Step 5 - Easy Salmon Chowder

    Add ½ cup heavy whipping cream, bring to a boil and immediately remove the pot from heat. Season with salt to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Easy Salmon Chowder

    Serve garnished with green onions and enjoy!

This Easy Salmon Chowder is like a hug in a bowl! So comforting, deliciously creamy, and satisfying. What’s your favorite fall soup? Have any tips? Let us know in the comment section below!

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Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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