A rich and creamy bowl of soup can make any meal feel special. This dish is filled with tender seafood, soft potatoes, and a smooth broth that feels warm, comforting, and full of flavor. Each spoonful brings a delicious mix of freshness from the seafood and heartiness from the vegetables, making it both satisfying and cozy.
It is the kind of meal that works well for family dinners, cold evenings, or anytime you want something homemade that feels a little extra comforting. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe turns everyday cooking into a hearty and flavorful bowl that everyone will enjoy.
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Ingredients
Mixed seafood: Salmon, shrimp, crabmeat, and mussels give rich ocean flavor.
Substitute: Any fish you like, clams, or only shrimp.
Potatoes: Make the chowder thick and filling.
Substitute: Sweet potatoes or corn.
Milk or cream: Makes the soup creamy and smooth.
Substitute: Evaporated milk or plant milk.
Onion: Adds sweet, deep base flavor.
Substitute: Leeks or onion powder.
Seafood or chicken broth: The main liquid with strong taste.
Substitute: Vegetable broth.
Tips
- Do not overcook seafood or it becomes hard.
- Add mussels last so they stay tender.
- Use fresh seafood if possible for best taste.
- Simmer gently, do not boil after adding milk.
- Taste at the end and adjust salt and pepper.
How to Serve
This chowder is rich and filling, perfect for dinner or lunch.
- Serve with warm crusty bread.
- Add fresh parsley or dill on top.
- Pair with a light green salad.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup salmon pieces
- 1 cup shrimp peeled
- 1 cup crabmeat
- 1 cup mussels cleaned
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Melt butter and oil in a big pot. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Add potatoes, broth, and water. Cook until potatoes are tender.
- Mix flour into milk and cream. Pour into pot and stir until thick.
- Add salmon, shrimp, crabmeat, and mussels. Cook gently 5–7 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Taste and adjust.
- Sprinkle parsley and serve hot with lemon.
Nutrition
Notes
• Add mussels last so they stay tender.
• Use fresh seafood if possible for best taste.
• Simmer gently, do not boil after adding milk.
• Taste at the end and adjust salt and pepper.
Easy comfort soup recipe with simple steps, rich flavor, and perfect for cozy family dinners.