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Steamy salmon chowder

July 9, 2024
Recipe

This version of clam chowder uses salmon instead. And salmon is full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Serves 8

This version of clam chowder uses salmon instead. And salmon is full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.


In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute olive oil and celery for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.

Add the chicken broth, hash browns, peas and carrots, dill and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Make sure the vegetables are done but not overcooked.

Add the salmon. Separate it into pieces with a fork. Stir in the evaporated milk and corn. Cook the dish until it is heated through.


  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 15-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen country-style hash browns with green pepper and onion
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces pouched or canned pink salmon (bones removed)
  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk
  • 1 can (14 3/4 ounces) no-salt-added, cream-style corn

DASH Eating Plan Servings

1/2 Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products 1 Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 2 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

1 Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 1/2 Protein and dairy Sweets 1 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 172 Calories 26 g Total carbohydrate 17 mg Cholesterol 2.5 g Dietary fiber 0.5 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 13 g Protein 0.5 g Saturated fat About 1 cup Serving size 423 mg Sodium 2.5 g Total fat