Make Your Own Fresh Salmon Chowder

Fresh Salmon Chowder
Diana Rattray
  • Total: 45 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yield: 6 to 8 Servings
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By Diana Rattray

Updated 10/04/18

Fresh salmon is an excellent choice for this chowder, but feel free to use chunks of canned salmon if you prefer. The recipe includes cheese and a variety of vegetables. Potatoes, peas, and celery are among the vegetables in this delicious soup.

What You'll Need

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 2/3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 12 to 16 ounces diced fresh salmon or canned flaked salmon
  • 1 cup thawed frozen peas
  • 2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste​

How to Make It

  1. Heat butter over medium-low heat. Add celery, carrot, and onion; saute, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes, until celery is tender. Stir in the flour until well blended.
  2. Stir in chicken broth and add potatoes. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cover and simmer, stirring frequently, for 15 to 18 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
  3. Add the salmon and peas; cook, stirring, for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Add half-and-half or milk, along with cheese and parsley.
  1. Cook while stirring until cheese is melted and the soup just begins to bubble..
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
558 Calories
38g Fat
23g Carbs
31g Protein
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)