photograph by Melissa Placzek
“Only the pure of heart can make good soup.” ~Beethoven
~Seafood Chowder~
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 small red potatoes, 3/4 inch cubes
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
5 green onions + tops, coarse chopped
3 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup fish stock
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry, white wine
2 cups half and half
1 lb fresh salmon, 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb fresh shrimp, shelled-tails removed
grated zest of 1 lemon
juice of 2 lemons
3 Tablespoons butter
4 Tablespoons minced, fresh dill
Heat oil in a dutch oven. Saute celery, green pepper and parsley for 2 minutes. Add potatoes, salt and white pepper and cook 5 minutes more. Add green onions, corn, stocks, and wine. Scrape pot with a wooden spoon. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for 12 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Add half and half. Allow to simmer gently, uncovered for 3 minutes. Stir in salmon, shrimp and lemon zest. Simmer gently until seafood is cooked through. (about 4 minutes.) Add lemon juice, butter and salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh, chopped dill before serving.
Enjoy!
~Melissa
I had recipes of somewhat the same ingredients in two published cookbooks…I LOVE seafood…
This is a really great soup recipe I adapted from one I found on Epicurious.
SUPER DUPER YUMMMMMMM!!!! Chowders are my favorite soups.
Enjoy Kimber!
Wow does this look fantastic. I know my family would love this one (Tammie). Thanks for sharing it. Stop by. We have a terrific vegetable soup recipe to share.
enjoy! I’ll be right over to take a look at the veggie soup recipe! thanks!
I have been looking for a Seafood Chowder recipe!! Yay!!
You’re going to love this. SO easy and very yummy
enjoy my sweet Michaela, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Anything homemade with love is the best.
That is definitely true Alison
Good morning Melissa~I have featured this recipe on my blog today for my weekly seafood round-up and have linked this recipe to your original post so that my readers will be forwarded to your site. Thank you for allowing me to share! Here is the link: http://carriesexperimentalkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/10/seafood-frenzy-friday-week-39.html
Thanks for sharing Carrie!