Salmon Chowder

Name: Salmon Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 pound salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pepper to taste

"After my husband and I caught four large salmon, my mother-in-law combined several recipes to create this delicious chowder. She served it with a salad and hot fresh bread," says Cindy St. Martin of Portland, Oregon. "Now I make it regularly, too, especially for guests, who always ask for the recipe."

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 pound salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, onion and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add salmon and bacon; cook over medium heat until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Reduce heat; stir in the milk, cream, butter, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Thicken if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 199 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.

Originally published as Salmon Chowder in Taste of Home June/July 2002

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kgburgess

Oct 17, 2016

This soup was fabulous! No one else in my family wanted to try it, so I scaled the recipe and made a single serving. It was amazing! The smoky bacon flavor was really good, and I added just a little pepper at the end. I lightened it up more by using skim milk and fat free half and half. Delicious!
cdunks

Jun 30, 2011

This soup was delicious. I revised it a little bit to make it a bit healthier: I used turkey bacon and, like the other reviewer, I added it last. I also added Chipotle Chili Powder from Spice Islands to add some smokiness. Lastly, I added some chopped celery with the potatoes and onions.This recipe was very tasty, and light enough to do even in summertime (it isn't thick like clam chowder).
katlaydee3

May 3, 2010

Very good soup. However, next time I will wait until the last minute to add the bacon so it doesn't get soggy.