Seafood Chowder
A creamy and flavorful seafood chowder made with a variety of fresh seafood.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Clams - 1/2 pound, shucked
- Scallops - 1/2 pound
- Shrimp - 1/2 pound, peeled and deveined
- White fish fillets - 1 pound, cut into chunks
- Heavy cream - 1 cup
- Thyme - 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaf - 1
- Fish stock - 4 cups
- Potatoes - 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Carrot - 1 large, diced
- Celery - 2 stalks, diced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, fish stock, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove about half of the cooked vegetables from the pot and set aside.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the remaining vegetables and broth until smooth.
- Return the reserved vegetables to the pot and add the heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Add the white fish, shrimp, scallops, and clams to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 5g