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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 14%
- Protein 13.64 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 21.56 g 8%
- Total Fat 12.43 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.42 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.02 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1004.29 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 113.45 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 338.11 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 27.05 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 6.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder healthy?
- Mimi's Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 270.97 calories and 13.64 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1004.29 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.42 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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