Creamy Salmon and Sweet Corn Chowder
A comforting, velvet-textured chowder featuring tender chunks of salmon and sweet corn, elevated with a fragrant hint of fresh dill and a touch of smoked paprika for a balanced, savory depth.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 2 cups yukon gold potatoes
- 1.5 cups corn kernels
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Cooking instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. (about 5 min)
- Stir in the diced potatoes, chicken stock, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 12 minutes. (about 12 min)
- Stir in the corn kernels and heavy cream, bringing the mixture back to a gentle simmer. (about 3 min)
- Add the cubed salmon to the pot. Simmer gently until the salmon is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, approximately 5 minutes. (about 5 min)
- Remove from heat, stir in the chopped fresh dill, and season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.