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Seafood Chowder Soup Recipe

Jennifer Watson
I can't wait to share my favorite Seafood Chowder Soup Recipe with you! This soup is creamy, packed with flavor, and perfect for any seafood lover. Let’s dive into the kitchen essentials, ingredient list, and step-by-step cooking guide. 🦐🍲
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American seafood traditions, New England
Servings 4 People
Calories 445 kcal

Equipment

  • To make this delicious seafood chowder, I'll need some basic kitchen tools.
  • Large pot: For cooking the chowder.
  • Cutting board: For chopping ingredients.
  • Knife: To slice and dice vegetables and seafood.
  • Ladle: For serving the soup.
  • Measuring cups and spoons: To get the quantities just right.
  • Wooden spoon: For stirring the soup while it cooks.

Ingredients
  

Now, let's gather the ingredients. This is what makes the soup so tasty!

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups potatoes diced
  • 4 cups fish stock or broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound mixed seafood shrimp, crab, clams
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

Here's how I bring this tasty chowder to life.

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook until softened.
  • Stir in garlic, cooking for one minute.
  • Add potatoes, fish stock, and bay leaf. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the seafood, cooking until it is just done.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

    Notes

    I like to adjust the recipe to my liking.
    You can use any seafood you love.
    Keep an eye on the seafood to prevent overcooking.
    For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes.
    This soup pairs well with crusty bread, ideal for a cozy lunch or dinner. 🍞
    Keyword Clam chowder variation, Comfort food soup, Creamy seafood chowder, Fish chowder recipe, New England chowder, Seafood soup recipe, Seafood stew, Shrimp chowder