Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II
Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II blends smoky bacon with sweet corn and tender salmon in a rich, velvety broth. Hints of dill and green onion brighten each spoonful while the scalloped potato mix adds comforting body. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing soup perfect for a chilly weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 72 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a soup pot until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel.
- 2
Add the chopped onion to the bacon drippings and cook until the onion softens slightly. Add the chicken stock, scalloped potato mix, the undrained can of corn, and freshly ground pepper (to taste). Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, trim the tapered edges from the salmon filet. Smash the trimmings with a meat pounder and add them to the pot. Check the remaining filet for stray bones and remove them. Cut the salmon into 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch cubes and set aside.
- 4
When the potatoes are rehydrated but still slightly firm, add the salmon, bacon, green onion, and the dill. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add the milk and evaporated milk; stir and cook until heated through.
- Calories 471.06 kcal High 24%
- Protein 24.49 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 58.51 g 21%
- Total Fat 14.37 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.75 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.99 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1118.07 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.39 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 699.37 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 39.07 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Corn Nuts. Each serving provides about 471.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Corn Nuts, Dried Dill. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 471.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II healthy?
- Creamy Salmon Chowder, Version II has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 471.06 calories and 24.49 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1118.07 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.75 g (14% 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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