Description
A simple recipe for a rich and comforting seafood chowder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 pound mixed seafood (cod, shrimp, clams), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the broth until smooth.
- Add milk and potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the mixed seafood, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until the seafood is opaque and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the cream.
- You can substitute frozen mixed seafood for fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: seafood chowder, creamy soup, fish stew, comfort food, clam chowder