Smoked Salmon Chowder Recipe
Ward off the winter chill with this easy Smoked Salmon Chowder! It features creamy low carb broth filled with chunks of smoked salmon, zesty capers, and red onion.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 292kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 rib celery chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces smoked salmon hot smoked, chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and sprinkle with salt. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, another minute. Stir in the chicken broth and the tomato paste and bring to a simmer, whisking to combine.
- Place the cream cheese in a blender and add the hot broth mixture. Blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan and add the cream, salmon, and capers. Bring back to a simmer over medium low heat, to warm through.
- Sprinkle each serving with chopped red onion.
Notes
Storage Information: Store this soup in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 14.9g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 0.5g