Quick Wild Alaska Pink Salmon Chowder
This quick Alaska salmon chowder is creamy, smoky and just right for a cozy wintertime meal. Make sure to use the liquid from the canned salmon - it’s packed with flavor and nutrients!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 can (14.75 oz.) Alaska Pink salmon
- 1 Tablespoon cooking oil (or butter alternative)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 3 cups milk – 2% low fat
- 1 medium potato, diced (1/2 inch cubes)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, without salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, dill or other herb
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onions, or chopped scallions, divided for garnish
Nutrition Facts
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 144 |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 22.9g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 451mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.5g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 4.3g | |
| Protein 20.8g | |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids 708 mg | |
| Vitamin D 472mcg | 2362% |
| Calcium 274mg | 21% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 567mg | 12% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Insturctions
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Step 1 Prepare the salmon
Drain the salmon, saving liquid for the soup; don’t discard skin and bones (if any) – they provide calcium and healthful Omega-3 fatty acids. Break salmon into chunks and set aside.
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Step 2 Cook the onions
Melt butter alternative or oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes until translucent, taking care not to burn.
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Step 3 Thicken chowder and simmer
Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add milk and salmon liquid, bring to a low boil. Stir in potatoes, corn, seasonings. Return to simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir in salmon; heat through.
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Step 4 Serve and garnish
Add chowder to bowls and sprinkle with remaining onions, scallions, parsley or other garnish.
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Step 5 Options (avoid if on salt restricted diet)
- Spicy Variation: Add Cajun, southwest or other seasoning of your choice and add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Add 2 tablespoons bacon crumbles during cooking for added flavor
- Serve with oyster crackers, crumbled saltine crackers or crumbled tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 144 |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 22.9g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 451mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.5g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 4.3g | |
| Protein 20.8g | |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids 708 mg | |
| Vitamin D 472mcg | 2362% |
| Calcium 274mg | 21% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 567mg | 12% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
