Creamy Dill And Salmon Chowder
A comforting, dairy-rich chowder featuring tender chunks of omega-3 rich salmon and gold potatoes. Perfectly seasoned with fresh dill for a hearty, skin-nourishing midday meal.
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz baby gold potatoes (diced), small bunch fresh dill (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat
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Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil or butter, along with the diced yellow onion, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
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Toss in the diced carrots and baby…
Toss in the diced carrots and baby potatoes, stirring for 1 minute.
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Pour in the broth
Pour in the broth, ensuring the vegetables are just covered. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the potatoes.
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Uncover the pot and use the back…
Uncover the pot and use the back of a wooden spoon to gently mash a few of the potato pieces against the side of the pot; this will naturally thicken the chowder without needing flour.
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Reduce the heat to low
Reduce the heat to low. Slowly stir in the half-and-half, then fold in the salmon cubes.
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Simmer very gently for 4 to 5…
Simmer very gently for 4 to 5 minutes until the salmon is completely opaque and flakes easily. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking the fish.
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Stir in the fresh dill
Stir in the fresh dill, taste the broth, and add a little more salt and black pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Do not let the soup come…
Do not let the soup come to a harsh boil once the half-and-half and salmon are added, or the dairy may curdle and the fish will become tough.
If you plan to save a…
If you plan to save a portion for tomorrow, reheat it very gently on the stove rather than in the microwave so the salmon stays tender.
Wild-caught sockeye or king salmon will…
Wild-caught sockeye or king salmon will provide the highest levels of omega-3s, but standard farmed Atlantic salmon still offers excellent fats for skin hydration.
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