Crayfish Chowder

A flavorful seafood soup made with homemade crayfish stock, potatoes, leeks, and finished with fresh dill and crème fraîche.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.1 kcals 1820.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Fat 15.6 grams 62.4 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
g
Butter
used in stages
4
tsp
Crème Fraîche
for serving
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
zest only
Liquids
250
ml
NutsSeeds
2
piece
1
bunch
Dill
stems only
1
sprig
Parsley
few sprigs
3
piece
Garlic
peeled, left whole
1
piece
1
bunch
Dill
leaves only
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Seafood
2000
g
Crayfish
shelled, tail meat reserved for soup
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
1
piece
Carrot
diced
1
piece
Celery
diced
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
750
g
Potatoes
cut into 2cm cubes
4
piece
Leeks
washed, sliced into rounds

Steps

  • Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil in a large saucepan until caramelized.
  • Add crayfish shells and stir until they turn deep red and liquid evaporates.
  • Deglaze with white wine and simmer for two minutes.
  • Add 1.5 liters of water and stock aromatics, then simmer for 40 minutes and strain.
  • Sauté the onion in half of the butter, then add potatoes and leeks.
  • Pour in the strained stock, season, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the dill leaves once the vegetables are tender.
  • Fry the crayfish tails in the remaining butter for two minutes and add to the soup.
  • Serve in bowls topped with a teaspoon of crème fraîche.