Description
A comforting chowder made with smoky salmon, creamy potatoes, and aromatic herbs, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz smoked salmon, chopped
- 4 cups waxy potatoes (e.g., Yukon gold or red), diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh dill or chives, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and stock, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and allow to simmer gently.
- Gently fold in chopped smoked salmon and warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Add chopped herbs.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs and lemon zest, if desired.
Notes
For variations, add vegetables like corn, leeks, or fresh spinach. Take care not to overcook the salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, chowder, smoked salmon, comforting, family recipe, potatoes