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The Best Creamy Seafood Chowder

The Best Creamy Seafood Chowder You'll Crave Year-Round

The Best Creamy Seafood Chowder features tender shrimp, salmon, and white fish in a luxuriously rich base, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 4 slices Bacon or Pancetta; substitute with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
  • 1 medium Onion any type works; shallots can offer a milder touch.
  • 2 stalks Celery or leeks as an alternative.
  • 1 medium Carrot can substitute with parsnips.
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh is preferred.
Chowder
  • 1 pound Mixed Seafood includes shrimp, salmon, and white fish.
  • 2 cups Potatoes Yukon Gold preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Flour for thickening; rice flour or cornstarch are gluten-free options.
  • 4 cups Seafood or Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
  • 1/2 cup White Wine replace with lemon juice for non-alcoholic.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with half-and-half or milk for lighter version.
Final Touches
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped; fresh is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme optional.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in the pot.
  2. Sauté diced onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic in the fat for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Sprinkle flour over sautéed vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the broth, ensuring no lumps form. Add white wine and bring to a boil for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add diced potatoes, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  6. Gently fold in mixed seafood and cook for 5-10 minutes until opaque.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Garnish with crispy bacon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop. Can freeze for up to 3 months before adding seafood.

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