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Blushing Seafood Chowder

Blushing Seafood Chowder: Comforting Creamy Heaven Awaits

Blushing Seafood Chowder is a comforting dish featuring seafood and chorizo, providing warmth and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use salted for extra flavor
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion White or yellow onion can be used
  • 2 medium Russet Potato Substitute with Yukon Gold or celeriac for lower-carb
  • 1 piece Bay Leaf Remove before serving
  • 1 bunch Fresh Thyme Use a tied bundle for easy removal
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Avoid regular paprika
For the Chowder
  • 4 cups Seafood Stock Homemade or quality store-bought
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers Jarred or freshly roasted
For the Seafood Medley
  • 8 ounces Haddock Can substitute with cod or halibut
  • 8 ounces Shrimp Wild-caught preferred
  • 8 ounces Sea Scallops Always choose wild-caught
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Light Cream Can substitute with heavy cream for richer broth
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Blushing Seafood Chowder
  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
  2. Add the chorizo to the pan and cook until crispy and golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In the chorizo fat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add fresh thyme, diced potatoes, and a bay leaf, stirring to combine.
  5. Sprinkle in smoked paprika and pour in seafood stock to cover the potatoes, bringing to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and let the chowder simmer until potatoes are tender.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper, then add roasted red peppers.
  8. Gently mix in the seafood, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
  9. Remove the bay leaf and thyme, then stir in light cream.
  10. Serve into bowls topped with crispy chorizo and chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This chowder is easily customizable based on the seafood you have available. Always use fresh seafood for best results.

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