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A bowl of soup with rolls on a plate.

Seafood Chowder

A blending of a variety of fresh vegetables with seafood makes this a thick and tasty soup.  Enjoy this hearty meal in a bowl.

Course Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 whole carrots, sliced
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups broth, chicken or vegetable
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, liquid included
  • 1 can clams, chopped (include the broth)
  • 1 can crabmeat
  • 4 oz. cooked salmon or cod cut in chunks, canned salmon can also be used
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley

Instructions

  1. Saute onions in olive oil for 2 minutes.  Add garlic.  Continue to saute for 1 minute.  Add in celery and carrots and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes more. 

  2. Add broth, potatoes, tomatoes and seasonings.  Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.  Simmer the vegetables until tender. 

  3. Remove any bones and add in the salmon and canned seafood.  Simmer until the soup is heated through and slightly thickened.

  4. Note:  You can add in any additional seafood such as shrimp or scallops.  Fresh seafood can also be used if available.