Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder
Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder layers buttery aromatics, dill, and tarragon with velvety half-and-half for a rich, sea-kissed bowl. Tender potatoes and flaky smoked salmon create a satisfying balance of smoke, cream, and gentle heat, brightened by lemon and a splash of white wine. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a comforting weekend lunch, it’s a warming pot of coastal comfort.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, add the butter, olive oil, onion, garlic, and celery. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir thoroughly to form a dry roux. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring until it is slightly thickened. Stir in the potatoes, dill, tarragon, thyme, and paprika. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the salmon, wine, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the half-and-half and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let the chowder boil after adding the half-and-half. Serve hot.
- Calories 270.97 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.64 g Good Source
- Carbs 21.56 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.43 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.42 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 37.02 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1003.87 mg High
- Fiber 1.82 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.86 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 188.1 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source
- Potassium 335.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 33.04 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.63 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder is an American soup recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 270.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 270.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 3 steps.
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