SALMON CHOWDER

5 / 5 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a hearty and tasty bowl of homemade Salmon chowder made with fresh corn, potato, lots of fresh dill, and a touch of cream. Delicious!

By: Selfproclaimedfoodie (via Selfproclaimedfoodie)
Original Publish: Nov 3, 2014
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 45 mins
Cook: 150 mins
Yields: 8, 8 servings

Nutrition Facts

407 kcalCalories
18 gProtein
26 gCarbs
25 gFat
Finished SALMON CHOWDER

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. To make the broth, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it well. Add the 1 1/2 pounds salmon heads. When the water returns to a boil, let cook 1 minute. Remove the salmon bits (save them!) and discard the water. Blanching this way removes the scum from the stock and will give you a cleaner tasting broth when you are done.

  2. Wipe out the pot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. When the oil is hot, sauté the chopped 1 onion, 2 carrots, and 2 celery stalks, stirring often, until the onion is soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup white wine, 2 bay leaves, and .88 ounce dried wild mushrooms* and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let the wine boil for a minute or two, then add the blanched salmon bones and enough cool water, at least 6 cups, and ensure it covers everything by about 1/2 inch. Bring to a very gentle simmer for 1-2 hours.

  3. Line a strainer with a paper towel or cheesecloth. Set the strainer over a large bowl or pot and strain the broth. Discard the solids and reserve the broth.

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Chef's Notes

Notes* I found a package at Trader Joes for $1.99 and it was a mix of Porcini, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushrooms

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Patrick ★ 5.0/5

Great recipe - worked out perfectly (also was able to salvage a whole bowl of salmon meat from the initial salmon broth!). Loved it - many thanks!

stephanie ★ 5.0/5

I've never tried salmon chowder, looks very tasty!!!

Sujatha Muralidhar ★ 5.0/5

Oh this recipe sounds amazing, I never thought of making seafood broth or buying salmon head and bones before. This chowder tempting to rush to the stores.

Sarah ★ 5.0/5

OMG!! My cousin lives in Alaska and sends me wild-caught salmon every year. This is the first thing I'm going to make when I get the next shipment. It looks amazing!! Thank you for sharing!

Roxana ★ 5.0/5

Wow what a flavorful soup with lots of ingredients I like. I love a good chowder.

Alison ★ 5.0/5

I've had lots of seafood chowders before, but not a salmon chowder. This was amazing! So fresh and flavorful.

WobblyWonder ★ 5.0/5

Thanks for this recipe. I accidentally picked up a pack of salmon bones at the supermarket yesterday and was wondering what to do with it apart from making stock. This recipe turned out brilliantly for me.. I’ll be picking up more salmon bones at the market deliberately in the future! The tip about blanching the salmon first to remove the scum and overly fishy smell worked like a charm.

Ying ★ 5.0/5

My first attempt at making salmon chowder. OMG! I am so proud of the final result. It came out perfect, delicious, and beautiful! Your instructions and detail information was very clear. A perfect 35 degree winter meal, with crusty hot rolls, I chose to enjoy with a Brooklyn Brown Ale.....

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