bonnie's king salmon chowder

Cottonwood, CA
Updated on Dec 30, 2010

Made with frozen salmon fillets for convenience. However, you would never know it! This is a delicious soup with great creamy flavor. It has been one of our favorites for winter, and hope it will become yours, too! Bring out the crusty bread and some of my Blue Ribbon Butter, and Enjoy! Photo is my own, recipe by trappers creek.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 large bowls

Ingredients

  • 12 - strips of uncooked bacon, cut into one inch pieces.
  • 2 - onions minced
  • 4 - stalks of celery minced
  • 3 - carrots, finely chopped
  • 5 - green onions, finely chopped
  • 3/4 - of a bunch fresh parsley, chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped dill weed
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 8 - red potatoes, diced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 5 cups milk (some cream may be added for richer taste)
  • 1 - 15 oz can of corn, drained
  • 1 pound king salmon filets, diced 1/2 inch pieces.
  • - wedges of lemon

How To Make bonnie's king salmon chowder

  • Step 1
    Cook's Tip: You may use a couple of cups of heavy cream to replace 2 cups of the milk called for in the recipe if you would like a creamier taste.
  • Step 2
    Saute bacon in a large soup pot until done, but not hard. Remove bacon and set aside. Add and saute onions, celery, carrots, parsley and green onions, then add pepper, dill, chicken stock and potatoes. Simmer until tender. 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Step 3
    In a small saucepan, melt the butter until bubbly, add the flour, cook 1 to 2 minutes, Stir into the soup and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened. Add cooked bacon, corn and salmon. Cook, stirring at a gentle boil until salmon is done, about 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls with lemon wedges to squeeze if desired. Bring out the crusty bread and butter. Serves 8. Enjoy!

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