Description
This Cozy Salmon Chowder is a creamy, hearty soup filled with tender chunks of salmon, buttery potatoes, and colorful vegetables. Balanced with fresh dill and a hint of lemon, it’s a soul-warming dish that comes together in one pot. Perfect for chilly evenings or an elevated everyday dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb salmon fillet (fresh or cooked)
3 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred)
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups fish stock or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are soft, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables. Stir to combine, and let cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
3. Slowly pour in the stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Add potatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Add salmon to the pot. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, or until just cooked through. If using pre-cooked salmon, simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Reduce heat. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it warm without boiling.
6. Serve hot, garnished with extra dill or cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
For best texture, avoid boiling after adding cream—keep it at a gentle simmer.
Swap dill with parsley or tarragon if you prefer a different herbal profile.
If using canned salmon, choose boneless and skinless for easier prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg