Lox Chowder Recipe

Name: Lox Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium leek, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced; 1 rib celery, trimmed and diced; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1 large, starchy potato, peeled and cut into small cubes; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, either homemade or low-sodium; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups whole milk; 4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked (can use end bits); 3/4 cup heavy cream; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; Fresh chives, minced, for garnish

Servings: persons

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium leek, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 rib celery, trimmed and diced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 large, starchy potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, either homemade or low-sodium
1 bay leaf
2 cups whole milk
4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked (can use end bits)
3/4 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh chives, minced, for garnish

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RECIPE
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Lox Chowder
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Adapted from Russ & Daughters, New York.
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PREPARATION
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Melt the butter with the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot set over medium heat. Add leek, carrot and celery, and cook until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic, potato and thyme, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, an additional 2 or 3 minutes.
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Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture and stir to combine, then cook, stirring often, for approximately 5 minutes, making sure not to scorch the bottom of the pan.
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Add the wine, chicken stock and bay leaf, and bring mixture to a simmer. After 10 minutes or so, stir in the milk, and return to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 25 minutes. Add the salmon and stir gently, allowing the fish to warm but making sure that the mixture does not boil.
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Remove the bay leaf and discard. Add the cream, then stir to combine and heat through. Season to taste with pepper. Garnish with minced chives.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: INGREDIENTS, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium leek, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Lox Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lox Chowder

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