salmon chowder

Near Boise, ID
Updated on Aug 22, 2011

This recipe uses a homemade spice blend that is great on ANY fish dish. Kept in a ziploc it's ready for next time you want to make this recipe, too. This chowder is very thick and rich!

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon, skinless filet
  • 4 slices bacon, or turkey bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or splenda granular
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • One 14 oz - can low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup half & half
  • 2 medium potatos, diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend **(see below)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • SPICE BLEND
  • - do not use all this in the recipe!! it's enough for several batches of chowder!
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage

How To Make salmon chowder

  • Step 1
    For Spice Blend: Combine and mix well, the oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, dill, tarragon, and sage. Store in a ziploc bag for future use.
  • Step 2
    Bake or grill salmon. Flake or tear into one-inch chunks and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In stockpot over medium-low heat, add olive oil and diced bacon. Cook until bacon is crispy. Add onion, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft, about 10-12 minutes. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
  • Step 4
    Add broth , cream, milk, potatoes, Spice Blend, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and nutmeg. Lower heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add salmon and heat through.

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