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5 from 3 votes

Canned Salmon Chowder

Salmon chowder with canned salmon turns inexpensive canned fish into a rich, creamy soup quickly and easily. This seafood chowder rivals any you could get in a restaurant but it's almost effortless to prep at home!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Chowder, Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Stew
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 316kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed potatoes
  • 2 5 oz cans boneless, skinless water packed salmon drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium high, add onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to soften
  • Sprinkle the flour, salt and pepper over the veggies and stir until coated
  • Add the chicken broth a little at a time, stirring constantly to avoid clumps
  • Add the potato, salmon, and corn and bring the soup to a boil
  • Cover, turn down the heat, and allow to simmer 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender
  • Stir in the heavy cream until heated through, serve warm with a sprinkle of parsley if desired

Notes

  • When you add in the broth, make sure to stir constantly to keep lumps from forming.
  • Don't skip adding potatoes. The starch from the potatoes helps thicken the soup.
  • Want a deeper flavor? Add a bay leaf while you are cooking the veggies.
  • Don't like canned salmon? You could use cooked fresh salmon in it's place. This chowder's also a great way to use up leftover salmon filets and repurpose them into a delicious meal for another day.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1045mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2349IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1mg