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!
1/2lb(about 2 fillets) skinless salmoncut into chunks
4tspButcherBox Lemon Pepper Seasoning
1tbspolive oil or butter
1onion
2carrots
1celery stalk
2garlic cloves
4cupsvegetable stock
2medium potatoes
1/2tspthyme (dried or fresh)
1/2tspsalt (adjust to taste)
Black pepper to taste
1/2cupheavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
Fresh dill or chivesfor garnish
Lemon wedgesfor serving
Instructions
Preparation:
Dice 1 onion, 2 carrots, 1 celery stalk, and 2 medium potatoes.
Mince 2 garlic cloves.
Cut ½ lb salmon into bite-sized chunks.
Slice lemon wedges for serving.
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:
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.
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.
Sprinkle salmon chunks with ButcherBox Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Gently add them to the pot and poach 4–5 minutes until opaque and flaky.
Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and warm for 1–2 minutes. Do not boil.
Ladle chowder into bowls. Garnish with fresh dill or chives and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
Notes
Chef’s Tip! For an extra burst of flavor, toast some crusty bread and dip it right into the creamy chowder!