Seattle Salmon Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, bones removed
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups cubed red potatoes
• 1 cup corn kernel
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons dill
• 1 pinch salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse fresh salmon; pat dry. Set aside. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook carrots, onion, pepper, and celery in hot oil about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

2. 2

   To poach salmon, bring water to a boil in a large skillet. Add salmon. Return to boil, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from skillet, discarding liquid. Flake salmon into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.

3. 3

   Stir the broth, potatoes, corn, dill, and salt into vegetables in saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Stir together 1/2 cup of the milk and cornstarch. Add milk mixture to saucepan. Stir in remaining milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Gently stir in poached salmon or canned salmon. Heat through.