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Salmon and Wild Rice Chowder

Recipe #51165 | 30 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Julesong

A wonderful savory fish chowder, perfect to start off an evening of fine dining or as a hearty dinner with good, crusty bread.

Posted on: Jan 14, 2003

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup minced leek, white and light green part only
  • cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice or 24 ounces fish stock
  • tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomato, reconstituted in warm water (measurement before reconstituting)
  • cup cooked wild rice
  • 1/3 lb salmon, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  • cup heavy cream
  • tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • dash Tabasco sauce
  • salt
  • white pepper, to taste
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a stockpot over medium heat, melt the butter; add the shallot, leek, garlic, celery, and thyme and sauté until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    2. 2
      Stir in the flour and cook slowly, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes.
    3. 3
      Whisk in the clam juice or fish stock and cook until thickened.
    4. 4
      Add the reconstituted tomato, cooked wild rice, salmon, cream, and basil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
    5. 5
      Season to taste with Tabasco, salt, and white pepper.
    6. 6
      Serve with good, crusty bread.
    7. 7
      Makes 4 to 6 servings.
    8. 8
      Note: if you're not familiar with those dining, the fish stock is safest- many people are allergic to shellfish; unsalted chicken broth can also be used; other types of fish may also be substituted for the salmon.

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    From: kolibri

    On Aug 8, 2005

    Very nice and tasty - I adapted this to what I had in the cupboard. I replaced heavy cream with part non-fat yoghurt and part low-fat coconut milk, and tomatoes with tomato pyree. Very tasty and very easy - I thought there would be too much liquid but it was fine.

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  • From: Mary the Disturbed Stick Woman

    On Aug 19, 2005

    I wasn't sure if this would come together, but it did. I skipped the celery (I've got no use for the stuff) and used some Kitchen Essentials fish stock. The result was subtle and tasty, a good combination of tastes and textures. Next time I think I'll use a bit more salmon!

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    From: AuntSana aka Chopped Liver

    On Mar 13, 2003

    Easy-peasy and wonderful! Especially the next day! Cannot say enough good things about this recipe. Thank you, Julesong. The only adaptation I made was to almost shred the salmon so that you got salmon in each spoonful!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (356g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 557
    Calories from Fat 270 (48%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 30.0g 46%
    Saturated Fat 17.6g 88%
    Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 116mg 38%
    Sodium 756mg 31%
    Potassium 642mg 18%
    Total Carbohydrate 57.6g 19%
    Dietary Fiber 4.0g 16%
    Sugars 8.2g
    Protein 16.9g 33%
    Vitamin A 1841mcg 36%
    Vitamin B6 0.4mg 22%
    Vitamin B12 1.3mcg 21%
    Vitamin C 13mg 21%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 4%
    Calcium 91mg 9%
    Iron 2mg 12%

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