Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder
Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder blends velvety dairy with briny, wood-smoked salmon, crisp bacon, and tender potatoes for a deeply comforting bowl. Pops of sweet corn and fresh dill brighten each spoonful, while a splash of white wine and lemon adds balance. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want something rich yet nuanced.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder, 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
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes to render some drippings, then add the onions and celery. Cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onions and celery are tender.
- 2
Add the carrots, green onions, and parsley, then pour in the water and fish stock. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and dill. Cover and simmer over low heat until the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes; add the potatoes and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until tender.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth, then continue cooking and stirring until the mixture turns light brown. Add a little of the milk to thin the roux, then pour it into the pot with the vegetables. Pour in the remaining milk and heat through, stirring constantly.
- 4
When the soup has thickened slightly, stir in the white wine, if using. Mix in the lemon juice, smoked salmon, and corn. Cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling, then ladle into soup bowls to serve.
- Calories 1110.78 kcal High 56%
- Protein 60.34 g Good Source 121%
- Carbohydrate 72.73 g 26%
- Total Fat 62.15 g High 80%
- Saturated Fat 30.4 g High 152%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.33 mg High 51%
- Sodium 2181.76 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 8.41 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 16.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.81 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 329.01 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 2.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 1115.03 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 164.01 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 10.4 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 2.44 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder is an American soup recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 1110.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1110.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder healthy?
- Creamy Smoked Salmon and Potato Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 1110.78 calories and 60.34 g of protein, or 121% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2181.76 mg (95% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 30.4 g (152% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Corn, 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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