Creamy Salmon Chowder Recipe

🐟 Creamy Salmon Chowder: Comfort in a Bowl

There’s something deeply comforting about a bowl of creamy salmon chowder. It’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out — hearty, rich, and full of flavor, yet still elegant enough to serve for a dinner gathering. Whether you’re looking to use up leftover salmon or craving a coastal classic, this chowder is the perfect blend of indulgence and nourishment.

🌊 Why You’ll Love This Chowder

• Quick & Easy – Ready in under 45 minutes with minimal prep.
• Versatile – Use fresh, smoked, or leftover cooked salmon.
• Comforting Flavors – Cream, garlic, onions, carrot, and spring onions make this dish feel like a hug in a bowl.
• One-Pot Wonder – Less cleanup, more flavor.

📝 Tips & Variations

• Smoked salmon adds a rich, deep flavor — just go easy on extra salt.
• For a lighter version, swap cream for half-and-half or a mix of milk and cream.
• Can add corn, peas, or celery for extra texture and sweetness.
• Gluten-free with corn flour to thicken.

📌 Final Thoughts

This chowder is more than just a meal — it’s a cozy to eat after a long day, a dinner favorite, or a creative way to use salmon. Once you try it, you’ll find yourself coming back to this recipe all season long.

Creamy Salmon Chowder Recipe

Recipe by CheffoodiecastCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

How to Cook Creamy Salmon Chowder

🧄 Ingredients You’ll Need

• 500g Salmon Fish cut into chunks

• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

• 1 medium Onion Diced

• 2 medium Carrot Diced

• 3 Garlic Cloves Diced

• 2 Spring onions, sliced (white and light green parts)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 cups fish stock (or chicken/vegetable broth)

• 500ml Heavy Cream

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

• Optional: squeeze of lemon, crusty bread for serving

Directions

• Heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrot, garlic and spring onions.
• Season with salt and white pepper. cook until soft (about 5–8 minutes).
• Add broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. (about 5 minutes).
• Add the cream and salmon. Season with salt and pepper. Poach it in the chowder for 5–7 minutes, until cooked through.
• Thicken as desired by stirring in cornstarch and water mix.

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