Seafood Chowder

A rich, creamy seafood soup featuring bacon, firm white fish, and mixed shellfish simmered with potatoes and fresh herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 430.1 kcals 2580.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.7 grams 148.2 grams
Fat 20.4 grams 122.5 grams
Protein 36.8 grams 220.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
Dairy
425
ml
150
ml
Liquids
850
ml
Fish Stock
homemade, or water
Meat
110
g
Streaky Bacon
rind removed, cut into 5mm dice
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Bouquet Garni
made of 6 parsley stalks, 2 thyme sprigs, and 1 bay leaf
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
1
bunch
Parsley
freshly chopped
1
bunch
Chives
freshly chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
or sunflower oil
Seafood
700
g
White Fish
haddock, monkfish, or cod; boneless and skinless, cut into 2.5cm cubes
450
g
Mixed Shellfish
cooked mussels, clams, scallops, shrimps or prawns
Vegetables
175
g
Onions
chopped
6
piece
Potatoes
medium-sized, cut into 5mm dice

Steps

  • Heat oil in a saucepan and brown the diced bacon until crisp.
  • Add the onion, cover, and sweat over low heat for several minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in the fish stock and milk.
  • Add the bouquet garni, potatoes, and spices, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer for 6 minutes until potatoes are nearly cooked.
  • Add the 2.5cm fish cubes to the pot.
  • Simmer gently for 4 minutes, then stir in the cream and shellfish.
  • Remove from heat once the mixture reaches a boil.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and chives and serve with bread.