Creamy Salmon Chowder Recipe

Name: Creamy Salmon Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup onion, diced; 2/3 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1 1/2 cups yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled,diced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, minced; salt & fresh ground pepper; 1 (7 ounce) can pink salmon, with bones,drained; 1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups light cream; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup sliced scallion; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
2/3 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled,diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, minced
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 (7 ounce) can pink salmon, with bones,drained
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups light cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup sliced scallion
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, celery and red pepper; cook for about 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
3
Add the potatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, 2/3 cup water, dill, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
4
Cover and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, empty salmon onto a plate and mash with fork to break up fish and bones.
6
In a medium bowl, whisk cornstarch in milk to dissolve.
7
Add salmon and milk mixture to saucepan and stir to combine.
8
Bring to simmer; lower heat and bubble gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
9
Serve chowder garnished with scallions and dill.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup onion, diced, 2/3 cup celery, diced, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Salmon Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Salmon Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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