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Salmon bacon chowder served in a soup bowl with a golden spoon.
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Salmon Bacon Chowder

Indulge in the rich flavors of homemade Salmon Chowder, a hearty and comforting soup perfect for any occasion. This creamy delight combines tender salmon chunks with savory broth and aromatic seasonings, creating a satisfying meal that's easy to prepare and impossible to resist. Dive into a bowl of warmth and flavor with this delicious salmon chowder recipe.
Course dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Worldwide
Keyword salmon chowder
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 346kcal

Ingredients

Chowder

  • 1/2 lbs Chicken Thigh can sub with chicken breast
  • 1/2 lbs Salmon skinless
  • 1/4 tsp Salt for salmon
  • 3 Slices Bacon
  • 1 Cup Onion
  • 3 Stalks Celery
  • 1 Cup Mushroom
  • 1 Stalk Green Onion
  • 5 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 Cup White Wine
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Salt for chowder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2/3 Cup Heavy Cream

Corn Starch Slurry

  • 2 tbsp Corn Starch for low carb use xanthan gum
  • 4 tbsp Water

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients for salmon bacon chowder.
  • Chop bacon into slices and chicken into 1/4 x 1/4 inch cubes.
    Cubed chicken.
  • Prepare salmon fillet by cutting into 1x1 inch cubes and sprinkle salt.
    Cubed salmon.
  • Chop onions, celery, mushrooms, green onions and set aside.
    Chopped celery.
  • Heat large pot on high heat and add sliced bacon, saute for 2-3 minutes until the pot is well coated with the bacon oils.
    Bacon in a pot.
  • Add chopped onions into pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes until onions are fragrant and translucent.
    Bacon and onions in a pot.
  • Add cubed chicken, chopped celery, mushrooms, and pour in the chicken broth and white wine. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and add butter. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Place the cover on the pot and set the heat to low. Cook for 60 minutes.
    Salmon chowder being cooked in a pot.
  • After 60 minutes, add salmon cubes and cook for 2-3 minutes or until salmon easily breaks apart.
    Salmon being added into chowder.
  • Next, add in the heavy cream and thickener, then cook for 1-2 more minutes while stirring to allow the thickener to thicken the soup. Transfer the soup to a serving bowl and sprinkle chopped green onions and black pepper on top to taste.
    Salmon bacon chowder served in a bowl.

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Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg