Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder
Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder blends tender potatoes with sweet corn, green beans, and peas in a rich, buttery cream base. Flaked cooked salmon and a hint of dill add ocean-fresh depth and herbal brightness, finished with black pepper for gentle warmth. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend lunch when you want something hearty yet soothing.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Set a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the insert.
- 5
Bring the water to a boil.
- 6
Add the carrots, cover, and steam until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 7
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- 8
Add the onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Take off the heat; stir in the flour until a smooth paste forms.
- 10
Return to the heat and slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly.
- 11
Stir the potatoes, carrots, corn, salmon, green beans, peas, salt, dill, and black pepper into the pot.
- 12
Cook and stir until the chowder thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 13
Lower the heat to low; cover and simmer until the green beans are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 344.23 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 21.53 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 48.95 g 18%
- Total Fat 7.0 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 3.14 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.83 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 940.02 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 4.97 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 17.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 444.82 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 1110.7 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 168.71 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 9.1 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 2.94 mcg Moderate 15%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Corn. Each serving provides about 344.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Corn, Diced Carrots. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder healthy?
- Velvety Salmon Potato Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 344.23 calories and 21.53 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 940.02 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.14 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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