Description
This seafood chowder is rich, creamy, and filled with tender fish, shrimp, and clams for a comforting and satisfying meal. With smoky undertones and hearty potatoes, it delivers layered flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
4 slices smoked turkey, diced into small pieces
1 small onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups seafood stock
1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
8 ounces cod, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 ounces shrimp, raw, deveined, tails removed
10 ounces whole baby clams, drained
8 ounces heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium heat, cook the diced smoked turkey until slightly crispy, stirring often.
- Add diced onion and celery, cooking for 5–7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat, cooking for about 1 minute until lightly browned.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock, adding a little at a time and stirring constantly until smooth.
- Add potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add cod and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for an additional 3 minutes until seafood is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and clams, heating through for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Substitute cod with haddock or another firm white fish if desired.
Add scallops, crab, or lobster for extra richness.
For a lighter version, replace part of the cream with milk.
Mash some potatoes in the pot for a thicker consistency.
Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat to avoid curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
