Best 20 Salmon Chowder Aka Alligator Stew Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Salmon chowder, also referred to as "alligator stew" by the popular cooking platform Tasty, is a delectable seafood dish that offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It is a warm and hearty soup that showcases the flaky texture of salmon, the creamy richness of broth, and an assortment of savory vegetables. This recipe, shared by Tasty, is gaining popularity due to its simplicity and versatility, making it a favorite among home cooks and seafood enthusiasts.

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SALMON CHOWDER



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This is cold-weather dining at its best. Generous pieces of fresh fish floating in a creamy broth with root vegetables make for a hearty and satisfying dinner.This recipe is from Lucinda Scala Quinn, and it appears on the Martha Stewart Living digital magazine for iPad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced, and rinsed well
1 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
3 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
6 cups store-bought low-sodium fish stock or Lucinda Scala Quinn's Homemade Fish Stock
12 ounces skinless salmon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a medium stockpot over medium-low heat. Cook leek and red onion until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in potatoes and carrots. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add salmon and simmer until opaque, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream to heat through. Stir in dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Chowder can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

SALMON CHOWDER



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I don't like fish, but I LOVE this soup!

Provided by KENULIA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups diced potatoes
2 carrots, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 (16 ounce) cans salmon
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
½ pound Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, and garlic powder until onions are tender. Stir in potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, pepper, and dill. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in salmon, evaporated milk, corn, and cheese. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1139.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

NORTHWEST SALMON CHOWDER



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I've lived on a farm in the Yakima Valley all my life. I have a big garden, and by the end of fall, my cellar shelves are full of canned fruits and vegetables. This recipe uses some of the root vegetables I grow...along with the delicious salmon that is so plentiful here. -Josephine Parton, Granger, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup each chopped celery, onion and green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup uncooked diced peeled potatoes
1 cup shredded carrots
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
2 cups half-and-half cream
1-3/4 to 2 cups fully cooked salmon chunks or 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, flaked, bones and skin removed
Optional: crumbled cooked bacon, chives and cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery, onion, green pepper and garlic in butter until the vegetables are tender. Add broth, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper and dill; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until the vegetables are nearly tender. Stir in the corn, cream and salmon. Simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through. If desired, garnish with bacon, chives and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1095mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SALMON CHOWDER AKA " ALLIGATOR STEW" RECIPE BY TASTY



Salmon Chowder Aka

Here's what you need: salmon, butter, onion, celery, garlic, potato, carrot, chicken broth, fresh thyme, pepper, evaporated milk, creamed corn

Provided by JoAn Smith

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 oz salmon, canned
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup onion, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup potato, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 can evaporated milk
1 can creamed corn

Steps:

  • Drain and Flake the salmon, Remove bones and skin. Reserve liquid
  • In a Dutch oven, melt the butter then sauté onions, celery, and garlic until soft. Add potatoes, carrots, salmon liquid, broth, seasonings, and liquid smoke if desired.
  • Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until veggies are almost tender.
  • Add salmon, evaporated milk, and cream corn. Simmer until heated through.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 13 grams

SALMON AND DILL CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Potato     Quick & Easy     Salmon     Dill     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
2 cups whole milk
1 pound skinless salmon fillet, trimmed of dark flesh, then cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from saucepan, then add onion, celery, potatoes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add milk and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in salmon, dill, and butter and simmer gently until salmon is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve sprinkled with bacon.

SALMON CHOWDER



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This is a recipe I got from my Mother-in-Law. I was at first put off by the fennel, I don't particularly like the taste of anise, but it adds such a pleasant, unique flavor that I'd have really done myself a disservice had I not expanded my palate's horizons. This is now one of my all time favorite soups.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
1 small fennel bulb, finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
7 cups chicken stock or 7 cups vegetable stock
2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 in. cubes
1 lb salmon fillet, skinned and cut into cubes
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup cream
1 ounce fresh dill, chopped
sea salt
cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a soup pot. Add the fennel, onion and leek and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour. Reduce the heat and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the stock and potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover simmering gently for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender
  • Add cubed salmon fillet and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until salmon is just cooked.
  • Stir the milk, cream and chopped dill into the contents in the pan.
  • Cook until just warmed through, stirring occasionally, but do not allow to boil.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and ladle into warmed soup bowls to serve.
  • Cook's Note: I usually purchase one of those plastic clamshell containers of dill in the grocery store and use the entire thing.
  • Also, this soup is fantastic the next day too if you don't eat it all the day you prepare -- though I can't imagine too many leftovers!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 136.3, Sodium 818, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 40.9

ALASKAN SALMON CHOWDER



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From Anchorage, Alaska, Carol Ross says, "In this rich-tasting soup, we use red salmon my husband and son catch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, divided
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups cooked salmon chunks or 2 cans (7-1/2 ounces each) salmon, drained and bones removed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in 1/4 cup broth until tender. Add the potatoes, carrots, seasoned salt if desired, dill and remaining broth. , Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add zucchini; simmer for 5 minutes. Add the corn, milk and salmon; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALMON CHOWDER



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Make and share this Salmon Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gigi6287

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups diced potatoes
2 carrots, diced
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups low-sodium chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 (16 ounce) can salmon, skin and bones removed
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
3/4 cup shredded American cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Saute onion, celery, and garlic powder until onions are tender.
  • Stir in potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, pepper, and dill.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in salmon, evaporated milk, corn, and cheese.
  • Cook on low heat until heated through and cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 773.5, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 17.9

EASY SALMON CHOWDER



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"When you live near some of the best salmon fishing in the world, you're always searching for imaginative ways to serve it," explains Mary Lou Pearce of Victoria, British Columbia. "I came up with this creamy chowder that uses salmon in place of shellfish. We love it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups water
6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups cubed cooked salmon

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the potatoes, vegetables, onion, celery seed and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes longer., In ;large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to the vegetable mixture with salmon; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE SALMON CHOWDER II



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This is a hearty but mild flavored fish chowder. It's a great way to use a piece of salmon that's too small to do much else with. Serve with toasted sourdough bread.

Provided by Chris Smith

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon
½ cup chopped onion
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (5.5 ounce) package scalloped potato mix
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound salmon fillet
1 cup milk
½ cup evaporated milk
1 green onion, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Dice the bacon and fry in soup pot until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel.
  • Add chopped onion to the bacon grease and cook until the onion has softened a bit. Add chicken stock, scalloped potato mix, undrained can of corn, and fresh ground pepper (to your taste). Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, trim the tapered edges from the salmon filet. Smash the trimmings with meat pounder and add to the pot. Check the remaining filet for stray bones and remove. Cut salmon into 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch cubes and reserve.
  • When potatoes are rehydrated but still a little firm, add the salmon, bacon, green onion, and the dill. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add the milk and evaporated milk; stir and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 640.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SALMON AND CORN CHOWDER



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Chowders and stew are my specialty, because I enjoy making use of the bounty at hand-especially the wonderful variety of seafood from the cold waters of the North Atlantic, I devised this recipe years ago, and it remains one of my favorites. I often make it for my daughters and their families when they visit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (16-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (16 ounces) salmon, drained, boned and flaked

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, celery, chicken broth, garlic, salt and marjoram. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the cream, milk and butter. Combine flour and corn; stir into soup. Heat, but do not boil, until slightly thickened. Gently stir in salmon and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CREAMY SALMON CHOWDER



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A comforting stew to extend or use up leftover salmon. Very flexible to what you have on hand.

Provided by The Angerers

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 54m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large potatoes, or more to taste, diced
3 carrots, or more to taste, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 small red onion, diced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups milk
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup skinned and boned cooked salmon, or more to taste
1 cup frozen green beans
½ cup frozen peas
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dill
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, cover, and steam until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in flour until a smooth paste forms. Return to heat and pour in milk slowly, stirring constantly.
  • Stir potatoes, carrots, corn, salmon, green beans, peas, salt, dill, and black pepper into the pot. Cook and stir until chowder thickens, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until green beans are tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 927.6 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

VEGGIE SALMON CHOWDER



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This salmon chowder recipe came about as a way to use up odds and ends in my fridge. I thought other readers might enjoy a soup that began as an experiment but became a mainstay for me. -Liv Vors, Peterborough, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups fresh spinach, torn
1/2 cup flaked smoked salmon fillet
1 teaspoon pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potato is tender, 8-10 minutes., Stir in spinach, salmon and jalapeno; cook until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALASKAN SALMON CHOWDER



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Found in the Taste of Home. Times are estimated as I have not tried to make this yet. Posted in response to request

Provided by TishT

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth, divided
2 cups peeled potatoes, diced
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups cooked salmon or 2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon, drained and bones removed

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in 1/4 cup broth until tender.
  • Add potatoes, carrots, seasoned salt if desired, dill and remaining broth.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add zucchini; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add corn, milk and salmon; heat through.

SALMON CHOWDER



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My mom makes the most delicious salmon chowder. It always reminds me how tasty leeks are. The combination of tomatoes and cream creates a pretty pink base.

Provided by Marina Delio

Categories     HarperCollins     Soup/Stew     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Salmon     Fish     Seafood     Winter     Tomato     Yogurt     Potato     Leek     Mushroom     White Wine     Milk/Cream     Dill     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced russet potatoes (although any type on hand will do)
1 cup sliced leeks
1 cup sliced button or cremini mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups fish or vegetable stock
1 cup half-and-half, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
1 pound wild salmon, cut into about 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the potatoes, leeks, and mushrooms. Sauté the vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to stir for 1 minute. Add the white wine and simmer until most of the liquid has cooked off. Stir in the tomatoes, fish or vegetable stock, half and half, yogurt, parsley, and dill and bring to a low simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the salmon and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with drops of half and half and parsley or dill, if desired.

SALMON CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Fish     Potato     Vegetable     Bacon     Seafood     Salmon     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound red potatoes
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
2 cups chopped scallions (from 2 bunches)
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (3 cloves)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
3 cups whole milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 (1 1/2-pound) piece salmon fillet (preferably wild), skin discarded and fish cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, then cook in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot, then cook scallions, corn, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and red-pepper flakes in fat in pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until scallions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add milk and cream and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to moderately low, then add potatoes, salmon, bacon, salt, and pepper and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until salmon is just cooked through and begins to break up as you stir, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaf before serving.

SALMON CHOWDER ON A BUDGET



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An economic chowder.

Provided by deondra

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 (16 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked, juice reserved
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup diced zucchini

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir salmon, reserved juice, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, and salt into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Cover and simmer, about 10 minutes more.
  • Stir zucchini into the saucepan; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour in cream-style corn and milk; cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 836.8 mg, Sugar 11 g

EASY SALMON CHOWDER



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Soup's on! And tonight it's a super-simple chowder that warms you up, body and soul. Add a loaf of bread to sop up every last drop, and you've got a hearty meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium leeks, sliced (2 1/2 cups)
2 cups frozen southern-style hash-brown potatoes (from 32-oz bag)
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup water
3 cups fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14 1/2 oz) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed and flaked
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add frozen potatoes, corn and water; mix well. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • In small bowl, stir together milk and flour until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Stir in salmon, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook until hot. Sprinkle each serving with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SEATTLE SALMON CHOWDER



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In the Seattle area, we love our seafood! And what is better on a rainy Seattle day than a hot, comforting bowl of fresh chowder? You will love this rich bowl of flavorful goodness!

Provided by Adopted Parisian

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, bones removed
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups cubed red potatoes
1 cup corn kernel
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons dill
1 pinch salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse fresh salmon; pat dry. Set aside. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook carrots, onion, pepper, and celery in hot oil about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • To poach salmon, bring water to a boil in a large skillet. Add salmon. Return to boil, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from skillet, discarding liquid. Flake salmon into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Stir the broth, potatoes, corn, dill, and salt into vegetables in saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir together 1/2 cup of the milk and cornstarch. Add milk mixture to saucepan. Stir in remaining milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Gently stir in poached salmon or canned salmon. Heat through.

HEARTY SALMON CHOWDER



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Just a bit different than your usual chowders. Makes for a good supper when we are in the midst of a wintery storm here in Nova Scotia. Warms the heart and feeds the soul.

Provided by Nova Scotia Cook

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (7 1/2 ounce) can salmon, reserve half of the liquid
2 teaspoons soft margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet green pepper (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups diced potatoes
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup zucchini (optional)
1 cup 2% evaporated milk
1 cup cream-style corn

Steps:

  • Drain& flake salmon, reserving liquid.
  • In a large nonstick sauce pan, melt margarine over medium heat.
  • Cook onion, celery, green pepper& garlic, stirring often for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add potatoes, carrots, chicken stock, water and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover& simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add salmon, reserved liquid, evaporated milk and corn.
  • May add more pepper to taste.
  • Heat through and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the seafood and vegetables.
  • Don't overcook the salmon. It should be cooked through but still flaky.
  • If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn instead.
  • Add more or less cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Serve the chowder with crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Salmon chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover salmon. With its creamy broth, tender vegetables, and flaky salmon, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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