Description
Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder is a creamy, hearty seafood soup made with tender potatoes, smoked salmon, dill, garlic, and a rich savory broth for an easy comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
3. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and whole milk. Let the chowder warm through gently without boiling.
4. Lightly mash a few of the potatoes in the pot if you want a thicker texture, while still leaving plenty of chunks.
5. Stir in the smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the salmon is warmed through.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle into bowls and top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the creamiest texture and the best balance between soft and chunky.
Do not boil the chowder after adding the cream and salmon or the texture can become less smooth.
A small squeeze of extra lemon at the end brightens the whole bowl and balances the richness beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg