[NEW] Salmon Chowder

Full of flavorful vegetables, this chowder can serve as comfort food or a first course for a fancy dinner party. This luxurious chowder is lightened by using evaporated skim milk instead of cream, but the dish is plenty rich. Tip: If you're making this on a budget, consider using frozen salmon to save money.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 40 min.
Total Time: 1 hour
9 Servings
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[NEW] Salmon Chowder

Ingredients

  • 1 (
  • 4 oz.) can fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 fennel bulb, diced 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 russet potato, diced 1½ cups frozen corn 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. thyme (optional) ½ lb. salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fat-free evaporated milk ½ tsp. salt Pepper to taste

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot on medium high. Add the onion, fennel, carrots, and garlic. Cook until soft (4-5 minutes).
  2. Add the remaining vegetables, bay leaf, thyme, and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until vegetables are tender (10-15 minutes).
  3. Stir in the fish, evaporated skim milk, salt, and pepper. Simmer until fish is no longer translucent (4-5 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

9 servings per container
Serving size 244 g
Amount per serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.3g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 16.1mg 5%
Sodium 337.4mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 23.3g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 9%
Total Sugars 9.5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 12.2g
Vitamin D 3.9mcg 20%
Calcium 198.2mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 708.6mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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