Mimi's Smoked Salmon Chowder Recipe
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Mimi's Smoked Salmon Chowder

By: hils 
"My sister made this recipe when we were camping in a rustic cabin on the Strait of Juan de Fuca running between Vancouver Island and Washington's Olympic peninsula. It's very, very warming and delicious."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (86)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 pound potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 cup half and half

Directions

  1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine the butter, olive oil, onion, garlic, and celery. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onions are transparent. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to make a dry roux. Gradually add the chicken broth and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in the potatoes, dill, tarragon, thyme, and paprika. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in the salmon, wine, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat, uncovered for 10 minutes.
  3. Mix in the half-and-half and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let the chowder boil after adding the half-and-half. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 205 | Total Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2007 by Saveur631   view full review
This was absolutely wonderful! Of course, you must like smoked salmon to enjoy this rich,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by The Salyers   view full review
I am the Salyers' ten year old son and I made this for dinner one night. Every one adored it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by Jane   view full review
Rich tasting. Leave out the half & half & the salt. Only cook the salmon 5 minutes or drys...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2012 by Jo Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, I am an expert on salmon chowder. This is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by TeresaS   view full review
Easy and elegant, although I find it's easy to over-salt this dish. It can vary some in taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by NewlywedMeg   view full review
Wow! DH and I loved this. Very tasty and simple to make. I made a few changes: skipped the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
I made this exactly as written with the exception of not peeling my red potatoes. :-) Served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by James Plowman   view full review
Amazing flavor ... we all loved it. I lightly poached some fresh salmon and then flaked it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by 1637Rue   view full review
This is a 5 star recipe. Make it exactly as the recipe calls for, and YUM! It's low in fat,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2008 by EROCK101   view full review
I added a lot more garlic than the recipe called for, and 4oz. more salmon. This recipe was...

 

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