Best Salmon Sweet Potato And Broccoli Chowder Recipes

Salmon, Sweet Potato, and Broccoli Chowder image

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion (chopped, about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk (or substitute evaporated milk, or half & half)
1 large sweet potato (peeled and diced, about 1 1/2 cups)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves, or 1/4 tsp ground thyme)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb skinless salmon fillet (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1/2-3/4 cup broccoli floret
1/4 cup asiago cheese (shredded ~ for garnish ~ can substitute cheddar, if desired)

Steps:

In a large, heavy saucepan, over medium heat, cook the onion in the butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the flour and stir until smooth.
Whisk in the broth and milk, then add the sweet potato, bay leaf, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes.
Add the salmon and broccoli and simmer until the salmon is cooked through and the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes more.
Serves 4-6 ~ garnish with shredded Asiago (or cheddar) cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 724.3, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 22

SALMON, SWEET POTATO, AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 pound skinless salmon fillet cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small broccoli stalk, cut into pieces (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. In a large, heavy saucepan, over medium heat, cook the onion in the butter until softened, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Whisk in the broth and milk, then add the sweet potato, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Add the fish or meat and broccoli; simmer 5 minutes for the salmon to cook Season with the salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 bowls.