Description
A heartwarming smoked salmon and potato chowder that combines creamy potatoes with rich, smoky salmon, evoking cozy memories and family togetherness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
- 8 oz high-quality smoked salmon, flaked
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or fish broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter, for sautéing
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped leeks and minced garlic, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, cooking until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and stir until combined, creating a rich chowder.
- Gently fold in smoked salmon and fresh dill. Squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk and use cooked crab or shrimp instead of smoked salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chowder, smoked salmon, potato soup, comfort food, family recipe