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Nutritional Values
350kcal
25gProtein
30gCarbs
18gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
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🐟 Fish
🥛 Dairy
Salmon Chowder
How to order / say it
Say it
Salmon Chowder — [SAL-mun CHOW-der]
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I'd like a bowl of Salmon Chowder.
Say locally
A hearty soup made with fresh Pacific Northwest salmon, potatoes, and cream.
Why try it?
Reflecting Seattle's maritime heritage and the region's plentiful salmon fisheries, this dish is a comforting and local take on classic chowder that warms the soul.
How it tastes
Creamy yet light, the chowder delivers chunks of tender salmon that melt in your mouth, balanced by the earthiness of potatoes and subtle notes of dill.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
With ties to traditional New England chowders, Pacific Northwest iterations began incorporating salmon in the late 19th century as fishing practices and local ingredients married with settler recipes.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 300 g salmon fillet
- 🥕 200 g potatoes
- 🧄 1, chopped onion
- 🥛 250 ml heavy cream
- 🌿 10 g dill
- 🥛 30 g butter
- 🥣 500 ml chicken broth
Method
- 1 Sauté onion in butter until translucent.
- 2 Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, simmer until tender.
- 3 Stir in cream and salmon chunks, cooking gently.
- 4 Season with dill, simmering until salmon is cooked.
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