Description
This Easy Creamy Seafood Chowder is a cozy, one-pot comfort soup packed with tender white fish, shrimp, and soft potatoes in a rich, herbed broth. Perfect for chilly nights, this creamy seafood chowder is a quick and hearty dinner that brings the flavors of the coast to your kitchen in under an hour.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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2 cups potatoes, diced (Yukon gold or russet)
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3 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/2 lb white fish (like cod or halibut), cut into chunks
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1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
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Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are soft.
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Stir in diced potatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Pour in the seafood stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Add heavy cream and whole milk. Stir in the fish and shrimp.
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Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and accompanied by crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
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Use a mix of your favorite seafood like scallops or clams for variation.
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For a thicker chowder, mash a few potatoes or stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water.
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Add a splash of white wine with the broth for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup / Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pot
- Cuisine: Coastal / American
