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Nikita's Dad's Salmon Chowder

Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 6 tbsp salted butter
  • 5 small to medium potatoes, cubed, skin on Yukon gold are great for this! Russets are not.
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups milk
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 lb smoked salmon
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dill
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • salt + pepper to taste Don't skimp on the salt!!!
  • 1-4 tsp Ghost Chilli I didn't have any of this so I used a few dashes of cayenne!

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat, saute the butter, onion, and celery until the onion is transparent.

  2. Add the potatoes, carrots, and chicken broth and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender.

  3. Add in all of the spices (these totally can be adjusted to your liking! Just make sure to add enough salt!).

  4. Mix one cup of milk with the flour until the flour has completely dissolved.

  5. Add the mixture to the soup along with the remaining milk. Let it boil for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.

  6. Add the corn, flaked smoked salmon, and half and half and let it come to a simmer.

  7. Serve warm with bread and salad. Enjoy!