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Creamy Salmon Chowder

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45 min

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This Creamy Salmon Chowder is cozy comfort in a bowl! Tender salmon simmers with potatoes, carrots, and celery in a velvety broth, finished with a splash of cream and bright lemon. Topped with fresh herbs and perfect with crusty bread, it’s hearty, soothing, and guaranteed to warm you up any night of the week!

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Equipments

  • Medium pot with lid

  • Wooden spoon or spatula 

  • Knife

  • Measuring spoons & cups 

  • ladle

  • Serving bowls 

  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (about 2 fillets) skinless salmon

    cut into chunks

  • 4 tsp ButcherBox Lemon Pepper Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 1 onion

  • 2 carrots

  • 1 celery stalk

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 4 cups vegetable stock

  • 2 medium potatoes

  • 1/2 tsp thyme

    (dried or fresh)

  • 1/2 tsp salt

    (adjust to taste)

  • Black pepper

    to taste 

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk

  • Fresh dill or chives

    for garnish 

  • Lemon wedges

    for serving 

Step By Step

Instructions

Preparation:

1
Dice 1 onion, 2 carrots, 1 celery stalk, and 2 medium potatoes. 
2
Mince 2 garlic cloves. 
3
Cut ½ lb salmon into bite-sized chunks. 
4
Slice lemon wedges for serving. 
5
Measure out 4 cups vegetable stock, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp salt, 4 tsp ButcherBox Lemon Pepper Seasoning, and ½ cup cream or coconut milk. 

How to Cook:

1
In a medium pot over medium heat, warm 1 tbsp olive oil or butter. Add onion, carrot, and celery (the mirepoix). Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute. 
2
Pour in vegetable stock. Add potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer for 7 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. 
3
Sprinkle salmon chunks with ButcherBox Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Gently add them to the pot and poach 4–5 minutes until opaque and flaky. 
4
Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and warm for 1–2 minutes. Do not boil. 
5
Ladle chowder into bowls. Garnish with fresh dill or chives and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

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