Name: Creamy Salmon and Shrimp Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 ounces Hot-Smoked Salmon (Avoid cold-smoked varieties for best texture.); 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 medium Onion (Diced.); 1 stalk Celery (Chopped.); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced.); 2 cups Diced Potatoes (Cut into uniform ½ inch cubes.); 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds (Crushed.); 2 leaves Bay Leaves (Remove before serving.); 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes (Canned.); 2 cups Stock (Vegetable or chicken, low-sodium recommended.); 2 tablespoons Capers (Include the brine.); 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste; 4 ounces Cream Cheese (Ensure it melts smoothly.); 1 cup Heavy Cream (Stir in at low heat.); 8 ounces Shrimp (Add just before serving.); to taste Old Bay Seasoning (Optional.)

Description

A rich and creamy chowder packed with hot-smoked salmon, shrimp, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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6 ounces Hot-Smoked Salmon (Avoid cold-smoked varieties for best texture.)
2 tablespoons Butter
1 medium Onion (Diced.)
1 stalk Celery (Chopped.)
3 cloves Garlic (Minced.)
2 cups Diced Potatoes (Cut into uniform ½ inch cubes.)
1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds (Crushed.)
2 leaves Bay Leaves (Remove before serving.)
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
14 ounces Diced Tomatoes (Canned.)
2 cups Stock (Vegetable or chicken, low-sodium recommended.)
2 tablespoons Capers (Include the brine.)
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
4 ounces Cream Cheese (Ensure it melts smoothly.)
1 cup Heavy Cream (Stir in at low heat.)
8 ounces Shrimp (Add just before serving.)
to taste Old Bay Seasoning (Optional.)

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Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
Add 1 diced onion and 1 chopped celery stalk and sauté for 6-8 minutes until translucent.
Mix in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 cups of diced potatoes, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes, and 2 ½ cups of stock; bring to a rolling boil for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 4 ounces of cream cheese until smooth; simmer on low for 3-5 minutes.
Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring gently; warm through for another 5 minutes.
Finally, add 8 ounces of shrimp and 6 ounces of hot-smoked salmon, stirring just until heated through for 3-4 minutes.
Serve immediately in warm bowls, garnished with fresh herbs or Old Bay seasoning.

Notes

For best texture, avoid cold-smoked salmon.
This chowder can be garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor.
Adjust the seasoning according to your taste, especially with Old Bay seasoning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 540
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 120mg