Name: Creamy Salmon and Shrimp Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 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 delicious creamy chowder featuring hot-smoked salmon and shrimp, perfect for a cozy meal.

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 a thicker chowder, you can mash some of the potatoes after cooking.
Adjust seasoning to your preference; Old Bay seasoning adds a nice flavor touch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl