Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Seafood Chowder, a hearty soup loaded with shrimp, white fish, and vegetables in a luscious cream base. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with a taste of the sea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chowder:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Seafood and Garnish:
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb white fish (cod or haddock), cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: hot sauce or lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion and celery until softened.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, potatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly to combine.
- Cook Potatoes: Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Introduce Creaminess: Stir in cream and milk, then add shrimp, white fish, and corn. Simmer until seafood is cooked through.
- Adjust and Serve: Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve with hot sauce or lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add bay scallops or clams for additional variety.
- For a thicker chowder, consider mashing some cooked potatoes before adding seafood.
- Pair with crusty bread or oyster crackers for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
