This simple yet hearty salmon chowder is perfect to warm yourself during cold winter months. Serve with a salad or sandwich and you have an easy and nutritious weeknight meal that’s sure to please. Salmon chowder has never tasted this good!
Prep time 5 mins, Cook time 20 mins, Total time 25 mins.
We recommend using Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood’s Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon or Wild Caught King Salmon for this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon
- OR 8 to 10 oz. skinless, boneless salmon (canned or pouched)
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 3 cups skim milk
- 2 cups (8 oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes with peppers and onions (O’Brien style)
- 1 can (8 oz.) drained or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper or pepper blend seasoning
- 1/4 cup bacon bits, divided
- 2 Tablespoons sherry, if desired
Directions
- Drain salmon, reserving liquid; discard skin and bones (if any). Break salmon into chunks, set aside.
- Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add milk and salmon liquid, bring to a low boil. Stir in potatoes, corn, seasonings, and 2 tablespoons bacon bits. Return to simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in salmon and sherry, if desired; heat through.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with remaining bacon bits.
- Spicy Variation: Add Cajun or Southwest seasoning or red pepper flakes to taste.
