Smoked Salmon Chowder
May 02, 2025 12:19 PM
Having lived in the Greater Seattle area, I frequently visited Pike Place Market where you can enjoy some of the best and freshest seafood in the world. After a morning of shopping you can stop for lunch at one of the restaurants to enjoy some Seattle smoked salmon chowder, one of the city’s most iconic dishes. Here is my Seattle-inspired smoked salmon chowder that’s positively packed with flavor and is sure to make you smile!
And so here is my invitation to you to pull up a chair and enjoy my version of this favorite, some seriously flavor-packed Smoked Salmon Chowder!
Ingredients:
- 4 strips bacon , chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
- 2 carrots , peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery , diced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pound Yukon Gold or other firm yellow potatoes , peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons capers , drained
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper , or more if you prefer it spicier (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups good chicken broth
- 1 cup (8 oz) bottled clam juice , can substitute fish or seafood broth (or use all chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces full fat cream cheese , diced and softened at room temp
- 8 ounces smoked salmon , cut into small pieces
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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