READY IN 45 mins

Simple Salmon Chowder II

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"This is a hearty but mild flavored fish chowder. It's a great way to use a piece of salmon that's too small to do much else with. Serve with toasted sourdough bread." — Chris Smith

Directions

Dice the bacon and fry in soup pot until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel.
Add chopped onion to the bacon grease and cook until the onion has softened a bit. Add chicken stock, scalloped potato mix, undrained can of corn, and fresh ground pepper (to your taste). Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, trim the tapered edges from the salmon filet. Smash the trimmings with meat pounder and add to the pot. Check the remaining filet for stray bones and remove. Cut salmon into 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch cubes and reserve.
When potatoes are rehydrated but still a little firm, add the salmon, bacon, green onion, and the dill. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add the milk and evaporated milk; stir and cook until heated through.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 05, 2007

WOW! I was very skeptical about this recipe. I’ve tried too many cream soup recipes in the past that just didn’t pan out. Seafood chowder has always been my favorite, so when I found this unique recipe, I was really hoping that it would be as fantastic as others said it was. This recipe didn’t let me down. It was outstanding. I added two extra strips of bacon simply because, well, it’s yummy. I also added the entire 12 ounce can of evaporated milk and then added some Idahoan flavored mashed potato flakes until the chowder was the thickness that I desired. Yum!

—Lisa K

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 17, 2011

Not like Mom's

—auntrita

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80 Ratings

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Jan 22, 2007

Very thick, tasty chowder. Didn't see green onions in the ingredient list, though it says to add them at the end. I used frozen corn rather than canned, and a full can of evaporated milk. Also, it would serve no more than 4 to 6, at least in our house. As one reviewer suggested, this is excellent with the Cheddar Bay biscuits found on this site. Also, I like to crunch up the dry scalloped potatoes when they are still in the plastic wrap--makes for smaller chunks of potato.

—AUNT MAMIE

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Dec 11, 2006

This soup was a big hit...everybody loved it. I used leftover salmon all flaked up. I used a can of yellow and white corn mixed. It was delicious! I also needed some potato flakes to thicken it up just a bit. However I will make this again!

—DAVIS_GIRL_99

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Feb 22, 2007

This was so easy to do on a weeknight after work. Can compete with restaurant chowders. I was skeptical to use a packaged scallop mix, but it turned out great. The recipe does not make it entirely clear....but DO add the seasoning pack with the dried potatoes. My only suggestion is to use fresh dill and triple the amount. It gives the dish a great depth and flavor. My husband likes it even better the next day with a french bagette for dipping.

—BoxerMom

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Mar 22, 2007

I altered this recipe a bit. I used leftover cooked potato cubes instead of scalloped potatoes, added 2 tbsp. of flour to thicken the soup slightly, frozen corn instead of canned, and I did not have evaporated milk so left that out too. It was very good, even my kids liked it. It's a great way to use up cooked salmon and potatoes.

—naomsweet

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Aug 09, 2005

I just about passed this one up due to the packaged potato mix. Glad I didn't. We had put a large salmon fillet on the grill the night before and I had a few pieces left. I did not have evaporated milk or dill. (I did have a box of sour cream and onion potato's... which has been in my cupboard forever because of my distaste for processed foods) Still, the soup was one of the best I've tasted and absolutely the best I've ever made. Very impressed.

—Lisa T

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May 08, 2003

Living in ak. we get a lot of salmon. this is a out standing soup.Thanks

—DARLENEBUTTOLPH

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Nutrition

Calories
274 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
28.4 g
9%

Cholesterol
48 mg
16%

Fat
10 g
15%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
18.9 g
38%

Sodium
641 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple Salmon Chowder II

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 274
** Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 10g 15 %
** Saturated Fat 2.9g 15 %
** Cholesterol 48mg 16 %
** Sodium 641mg 26 %
** Potassium 643mg 18 %
** Total Carbohydrates 28.4g 9 %
** Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
** Protein 18.9g 38 %
** Sugars 4.7g
** Vitamin A 5 %
** Vitamin C 15 %
** Calcium 13 %
** Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 20 %
** Niacin 65 %
** Vitamin B6 14 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.