Chowder of Salmon & Green Peas

Submitted by Shahana

"A different take on the usual salmon chowder. Just for looks I suggest using the skinless variety of canned salmon that is available now. Update - As noted in the reviews adding some cooked potato and extra veggies along with the peas is an option that sound good. Watch the added carbohydrate if you need to."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can canned salmon
• 1⁄4 cup celery, diced
• 4 tablespoons onions, diced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon margarine
• 2 cups skim milk
• 2⁄3 cup frozen green pea
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 10 drops hot pepper sauce (to taste)

directions

1. Pour the liquid from the salmon into a 2-quart saucepan; set the salmon aside.
2. To the pan, add the celery, onions and dill weed.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
4. In small pan melt margarine, add flour and cook until light brown.
5. Add 1/4 cup milk slowly, stirring constantly until smooth.
6. Stir into the vegetable mixture; add the remaining milk.
7. Raise the heat to medium and cook the chowder for 5 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly thickened.
8. Add the salmon, peas, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.
9. Simmer for 7 - 10 minutes.
10. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Pismo]

I loved this! I actually doubled the recipe because I had a 14.5oz can of salmon. I'm not sure if that messed up the ratios or what, but there wasn't near enough liquid in the can to cook the veggies. I added enough water so they didn't burn, but they weren't quite covered. The butter amound seemed too low as well, I used double what I should have, and that still wasn't enough. I used 1/4 c flour and 1 tbsp. butter, but next time I think I'd use at least 2 tbsp. butter. Other than that I made the recipe exactly as stated and it was great. This is definitely a keeper.

 

[Moor Driver]

I loved it. I'll be making it often I do believe. Thank you for an easy, delicious and budget friendly recipe!

 

[Amanda in Eagle Riv]

As an Alaskan you quickly run out of salmon recipes and or get tired of the same ones. this is something we are exited to make again------I liked adding potato and carrots with the peas--yummy

 

[Gerry]

My first salmon chowder using a can of salmon, I highly recommend this to those who love salmon. We soup lovers marvelled that one can of salmon could make for such a wonderful tasting soup. Other then generously snipping in fresh dill because I didn't have the dried on hand and using a leek because I didn't want to make another trip downstairs to get an onion I made as posted. Soup already started, found I didn't have the green peas - it was perfect as made - but will add some next time around. We all gave this the thumbs up. Only change I will make is to double the recipe- yes it's that good. Had the teenager's brother been at the table I likely would have missed out! Thank you Shahana for sharing this great tasting Salmon Chowder.

 

[Pale Rose]

When I added the milk to the flour and butter, it lumped up really quickly, and I was unable to make it smooth. If I make it again, I will mix the flour and milk while it's cold, and then add it to the soup to thicken it.