Salmon Chowder

Portion Size:  2 cups  

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 Cups canned salmon drained and flaked (water packed)May use fresh salmon 
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, choppedWash, peel and chop
Dash of cayenne pepper Optional
1 cup celery, dicedWash, trim and dice
1 cup carrotsWash, peel and dice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
3 cloves, garlic mincedOr 1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoesUse Low-sodium canned tomato
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups red potatoesWash, trim and dice. (may leave on peel)
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup parsley flakesWash, trim and chop. Or use 2 tablespoons dried

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil.
2When the oil is hot, stir in the onions, celery, and carrots.
3Season the vegetables with salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Saute for 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and tender. Stir in the chicken broth and tomatoes and bring up to a boil. Add the potatoes and corn.Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender
4Add the salmon and simmer the soup for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Stir in the parsley and ladle the soup into serving bowls.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165° F for 15 seconds.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates