AWARD WINNING SEA FOOD CHOWDER!
I was asked to make a seafood chowder as the appetizer for a meal. This is the recipe I pulled together and it was a hit! Several of the participants offered to take care of the leftovers! I poured the remaining soup into a glass jar and left it for them to sort out. Secretly " I " wanted to take it home! You can add whatever seafood you like such as clams, mussels, scampi, crawfish, crab, etc. Clams and mussels look amazing if cooked in the shell. If you are cutting the recipe in half, or want to reduce the cost, you may wish to increase the potato, use more fish and buy a frozen seafood mix rather than buying each seafood individually. Our family likes a thick soup but if you prefer something a little lighter, you can thin the soup out with milk or cream. Diet food this is not!
Provided by Kim A. Heaphy
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place large pot on medium-low heat. Add bacon and gently cook until it hits the crisp stage.
- Meanwhile, parboil potato in lightly salted water for about four minutes.
- Mix cream and potato soup together in a bowl.
- Remove bacon, chop it finely or crumble it and set aside.
- Add to the pot of bacon drippings, the butter, carrots, onion, and celery. Cook stirring frequently until onions are translucent and vegetables are tender. Add flour and cook for about a minute or until the flour starts to stick to the bottom of the pan. Add chicken stock, 30 to 50 ml at a time, stirring constantly to make a smooth, creamy soup base. Add more chicken stock than recommended if you find it a little too thick.
- Turn up heat to medium and add the raw seafood. Bring to a simmer and cook for three to five minutes, or until shrimp are pink and have curled into a tight "c".
- When shrimp are pink, add potato soup mixture. Gently stir. Thin out soup with cream or milk if you find it too thick. When it starts to simmer, remove from heat.
- Serve with crumbled bacon pieces as a garnish and crusty bread as a side.
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Melody Wilmot
[email protected]This was good, but not great. I found the broth to be a bit too thin and the seafood was a bit overcooked. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Prince Fahad
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses a variety of seafood, which makes for a really flavorful chowder. I also appreciated the addition of corn and potatoes, which added a nice sweetness and texture to the dish.
Teresa Jackson
[email protected]This was my first time making seafood chowder and it turned out amazing! I was a bit intimidated by the long ingredient list, but it was actually very easy to make. The chowder was so creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.
Moaz Mostafa
[email protected]I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's such a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a cold winter night. The instructions are easy to follow and the ingredients are readily available.
alfa muhammad muhammad
[email protected]This chowder was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of smoked salmon, which added a wonderful smoky depth of flavor.
Ayesha Wali
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this chowder. The broth was bland and the seafood was tough. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Shahzad chishti
[email protected]I thought this chowder was just okay. The flavors were a bit muddled and the seafood was a bit overcooked. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Yahir Guzman
[email protected]This chowder was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would use less cream next time. The seafood was cooked well, but I would have liked more vegetables in the chowder.
Natalie George
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The broth was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're not a seafood lover.
Naizuri Joan
[email protected]I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy broth and the tender seafood. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Ravi Shrestha
[email protected]This chowder was so easy to make and it tasted delicious! I used frozen seafood and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Kingsley Mbah
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this chowder. The broth was watery and the seafood was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sarujan Sharu
[email protected]This chowder was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland and the seafood was a bit tough. I think I would need to make some adjustments to the recipe if I were to make it again.
Rahul Patel
[email protected]This chowder was good, but not great. I found the broth to be a bit too thin and the seafood was a bit overcooked. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
DBZ NAQI
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses a variety of seafood, which makes for a really flavorful chowder. I also appreciated the addition of corn and potatoes, which added a nice sweetness and texture to the dish.
Abdisalam madar
[email protected]This was my first time making seafood chowder and it turned out amazing! I was a bit intimidated by the long ingredient list, but it was actually very easy to make. The chowder was so creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.
Steven Keath
[email protected]I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's such a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a cold winter night. The instructions are easy to follow and the ingredients are readily available.
Lx AGUN
[email protected]This seafood chowder was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with a perfect balance of seafood and creamy broth. I especially loved the addition of smoked salmon, which added a wonderful smoky depth of flavor.