Description
Rich, creamy, and irresistibly smoky, this smoked salmon potato chowder wraps you in a blanket of cozy flavors. Perfect for chilly nights or when you’re craving a comforting yet elegant meal, this hearty chowder is a delicious blend of tender potatoes, sweet corn, and flaked smoked salmon in a velvety broth. It’s an easy dinner idea, a cozy lunch option, and one of those healthy-ish food ideas that feel indulgent but nourish deeply. Great for quick meal prep or slow weekend cooking.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup heavy cream
6 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 6-7 minutes.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
3. Gradually whisk in the broth to form a smooth base.
4. Add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in corn and heavy cream. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
6. Add flaked smoked salmon, dill, and lemon juice. Simmer for 3 minutes more.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
For a thicker chowder, mash a few potato chunks in the pot before serving.
Use hot-smoked salmon for a firmer, more textured bite.
Add shrimp or crab to bulk up the seafood profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: smoked salmon chowder, easy dinner, seafood soup, creamy chowder, comfort food