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Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder

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Dive into a bowl of luxurious Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder, where smoky flavors blend seamlessly with tender vegetables and a creamy broth. This hearty chowder offers a comforting warmth perfect for any season, combining elegant smoked salmon with rustic, homey ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3medium carrots, diced
  • 3large celery stalks, diced
  • 2garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • ½ cupwhite wine (Sauvignon Blanc recommended)
  • 1 tsp. dry thyme
  • 3 cupslow-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 oz. cauliflower, cut into wedges
  • 3small red potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cupfrozen corn kernels
  • 2 cupswhole milk
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz. hot-smoked skinless salmon
  • Chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in alarge potover medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, seasoning with salt. Sauté until tender.
  2. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to coat, and cook for 2 minutes. Add wine and reduce slightly, then incorporate thyme.
  3. Add broth, cauliflower, and potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in corn and milk, bringing to a gentle simmer. Season with black pepper.
  5. Flake the salmon into the pot, stirring gently to combine without breaking the salmon.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chives.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit salmon and substitute chicken broth with vegetable or mushroom broth. If a thicker chowder is preferred, allow to simmer longer before adding salmon.

Nutrition

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