Name: Creamy Canadian Seafood Chowder – A Cozy Coastal Classic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: ¾ lb halibut or cod, cubed; ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; Optional: ½ leek, sliced; 2 tbsp flour; 3 cups seafood or chicken broth; 2–3 Yukon gold potatoes, diced; 2 bay leaves; ½ tsp dried thyme; 1½ cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Garnish: parsley, chives, cracked pepper

Description

Creamy Canadian seafood chowder is a rich, comforting soup filled with tender fish, shrimp, and vegetables in a smooth, herbed broth — a coastal classic perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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¾ lb halibut or cod, cubed
½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
Optional: ½ leek, sliced
2 tbsp flour
3 cups seafood or chicken broth
2–3 Yukon gold potatoes, diced
2 bay leaves
½ tsp dried thyme
1½ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: parsley, chives, cracked pepper

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and leek until softened.
Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Add broth, potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme. Simmer 12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Stir in milk and cream. Add seafood and simmer gently 5–7 minutes until cooked.
Season to taste. Remove bay leaves and serve hot, garnished with herbs and bread on the side.

Notes

Don’t boil after adding cream
Add scallops or corn for variation
Store refrigerated up to 3 days

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup, Dinner
Cuisine: Canadian, East Coast

Nutrition

Calories: ~420 per serving