Seafood Chowder Recipe

Here’s a delicious seafood chowder recipe that’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a comforting meal!

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup white fish fillets (like cod or haddock), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup clams (fresh or canned), drained if using canned
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Bacon:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.

1. Sauté Vegetables:

• Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

1. Add Potatoes and Flour:

• Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to combine, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

1. Add Broth and Simmer:

• Gradually add the chicken or seafood broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

1. Add Cream and Milk:

• Stir in the heavy cream and milk. Bring the mixture back to a simmer, being careful not to let it boil.

1. Add Seafood and Seasonings:

• Add the corn, peas, shrimp, white fish, and clams. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and dill. Continue to simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the chowder is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

1. Finish and Serve:

• Remove the bay leaves. Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with the crispy bacon and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

1. Enjoy!

• Serve the chowder hot with some crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Feel free to adjust the seafood types and quantities based on your preference or what’s available. Enjoy your comforting bowl of seafood chowder!