Name: Creamy seafood chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced; 2 medium gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 cups chicken broth or seafood stock; 2 cups heavy cream (or substitute 1 cup milk for a lighter version); ¼ cup flour; ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3–4 large scallops, quartered; ½ pound white fish (e.g., cod or haddock), cut into chunks; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley or chives for garnish; Oyster crackers or crusty bread for serving

Description

A warming and delicious creamy seafood chowder loaded with shrimp, scallops, and white fish, perfect for cold days.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
2 medium gold potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups chicken broth or seafood stock
2 cups heavy cream (or substitute 1 cup milk for a lighter version)
¼ cup flour
½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3–4 large scallops, quartered
½ pound white fish (e.g., cod or haddock), cut into chunks
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Oyster crackers or crusty bread for serving

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Instructions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Add the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth or seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the heavy cream. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of hot broth with the flour to create a smooth mixture. Slowly pour this back into the pot while stirring.
Gently fold in the shrimp, scallops, and white fish. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
Stir in the smoked paprika, thyme, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Let sit on low heat for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with oyster crackers or crusty bread.

Notes

For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with milk.
Adjust seafood type based on availability.
Garnishing with fresh herbs enhances flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 110mg