Smoked Salmon Chowder
Tuck into a bowl of this smoked salmon chowder on a chilly night. The smoky flavor of the salmon pairs well with the sweet corn, red pepper, mashed potatoes and chives.
Servings 4
Calories 500kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 bunch green onions white and light green parts chopped
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can white corn drained
- 6 oz chive and onion cream cheese
- 20 oz package prepared mashed potatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 4 oz smoked salmon
Instructions
- In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the green onion, red pepper and white onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 - 6 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste and seasonings (smoked paprika through pepper). Cook for about one minute.
- Stir in the corn, cream cheese and mashed potatoes. Stir until everything in the pot is well blended and the cream cheese is melted into the mixture.
- Stir in the vegetable broth and half and half until well blended.
- Bring the soup to a simmer. Cover and simmer the soup for about 15 minutes.
- Break the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces. Stir it into the soup. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal