Irish Seafood Chowder
Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 22 minutes
396 Calories
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6 Servings
Ingredients
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup sliced celery
2 oz smoked bacon
1 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
4 cups diced red potatoes
2 tsp minced garlic
4 cups seafood stock
2 dried bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lb. cubed Atlantic Cod
1/4 lb. cubed smoke roasted wild salmon
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen corn
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh chopped chives for serving
Directions
Step 1
Finely dice the onion and thinly slice the bacon.
Step 2
Peel the potatoes and dice the potatoes into ½ in cubes.
Step 3
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery and onion. After two minutes add the bacon and Sauté for an additional 5 minutes, stirring regularly. The bacon should be cooked but not yet browning. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer.
Step 4
Add potatoes, seafood stock, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes to soften potatoes.
Step 5
Remove and discard woody thyme stems. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cod, smoked salmon, corn, heavy cream and salt. Simmer 5-7 minutes longer or until cod is cooked through.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls and serve hot topped with chives.
