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Alaska Cod and Smoked Salmon Chowder

Alaska Cod and Smoked Salmon Chowder
Alaska cod and smoked salmon are two peas in a pod when it comes to this classic, kid-friendly chowder recipe. Photo by Steve Lee.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large leek (white and light green part only), thinly sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 10 oz. Alaska cod fillets, fresh, frozen or thawed
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 oz. smoked Alaska salmon, broken into pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • Salt and Freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition Facts

Calories 364
Total fat 12g
Saturated fat 5.5g
Calories from fat 29%
Cholesterol 119mg
Protein 43g
Carbohydrates 22g
Fiber 2g
Sodium 330mg
Calcium 163mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 1,530mg

Instructions

  1. Step 1 Sauté the aromatics

    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and leeks; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, but not browned.

  2. Step 2 Boil the potatoes

    Add the potatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or just until potatoes are tender.

  3. Step 3 Simmer the cod and add the salmon

    Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska cod under cold water. Turn off heat and gently add seafood and herbs to liquid. Return heat to a simmer. Once simmering, cover pan and cook 4-5 minutes for frozen cod or 2 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Break cod into large chunks; add smoked salmon pieces.

  4. Step 4 Add milk and cook till thickened

    Blend the cornstarch with 2-3 tablespoons of the milk. Stir mixture into remaining milk; pour milk into saucepan. Heat, stirring gently, until the chowder thickens, is piping hot and cod is cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5 Variation

    Add a handful of frozen peas or corn (or both) when adding the seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 364
Total fat 12g
Saturated fat 5.5g
Calories from fat 29%
Cholesterol 119mg
Protein 43g
Carbohydrates 22g
Fiber 2g
Sodium 330mg
Calcium 163mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 1,530mg