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Smoked Salmon Chowder Recipe

Easy to make smoked salmon, potato and creamed corn hearty chowder recipe.
Prep Time2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • Bundle - 2 Items: Colgin Gourmet Liquid Smoke - Natural Mesquite and Natural Hickory Flavors (4 oz each)
  • Char-Broil 19202101 Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker, Large, 725 Square Inch
  • Cook N Home, 8 QT, Metallic Quart Stockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh smoked salmon
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups red potatoes cubed
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can creamed corn
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Dried Dill Weed approx. 3 tsp.
  • 4-5 Strips of Cooked Bacon
  • Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

  • Salt and Pepper Salmon
  • Smoke for 2 1/2 hour at 225 degrees
  • Time may vary depending on thickness of salmon
  • Place bacon in microwave between paper towels and cook until crispy
  • Crumble Bacon
  • Set both salmon and bacon aside to begin making Chowder
  • Place butter, onions and garlic in large soup pot and sauté until onion is soft.
  • Add potatoes, broth, evaporated milk, creamed corn, salt, pepper and dill weed.
  • Allow to come to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cook until potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened.
  • Add Bacon Crumbles and shredded Cheese
  • Break Salmon into bite size pieces and add to mixture.
  • Stir and allow to simmer for approx. 10 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning across the top of each bowl to taste
  • Serve with corn bread or in a bread bowl.

Notes

If you don't have a smoker, liquid smoke can be added to salmon prepared on a grill.