This creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder Recipe is full of flavor that your whole family will love.  Make sure you serve some crusty bread with this delicious chowder so that you can soak up every bite!

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How to make Smoked Salmon Chowder from scratch is going to be one of your go-to recipes.  Company coming?  This is the perfect recipe.

The chowder sounds all fancy-schmancy, but it’s so easy to make.  The layers of flavors will leave your taste buds happy. The smoky flavor of salmon brings this recipe to another level.

This is seriously one of the best soup recipes to try.  I know a thing or two about soups, being a big-time soup lover and all.

Soup has got to be one of the most heart-warming meals you can make for your family.  I’ve never understood the appeal of cooking canned soup, when making homemade soup is so easy.

You just have to find the best recipes.  Well, congratulations!  You did.   This Smoked Salmon Corn Chowder Recipe will become one of your signature recipes.

Tips for Smoking Salmon at home:  

The best salmon to smoke is King Salmon.  The reason Alaskan Smoked Salmon is the best is because it’s the fattiest salmon.  It’s harder to dry out and has the most flavor.  King Salmon is also probably going to be the most expensive one to purchase.

This is the home smoker that Amazon featured as their pick.    I think it would make a fun present for your significant other.  Making gourmet food at home is an art we decide to bring into our lives.

Here are some fun facts about salmon to talk about at the dinner table:

There are six different types of salmon in North America:

Atlantic Salmon is sadly on the Endangered Species List.

Chinook Salmon is the largest of the salmon species.  It is also known as King Salmon.  It can weigh up to 125 pounds.  (That’s a big fish!)  Most of them weigh between 10 and 15 pounds.  Chinook Salmon can live up to seven years.  This wild salmon is found in Alaska (the state fish) and the West Coast.

Chum Salmon (also known as Dog Salmon), average weight is between 10 and 20 pounds.  These fresh salmon are also found in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest and live for 3-5 years.

Pink Salmon is the smallest in size of the types of salmon.  They average between 3 and 5 pounds.

CoHo Salmon are known as “Silvers” and weigh between 10 and 12 pounds.  This fish is also found in Alaska and the West Coast.

Sockeye Salmon is also known as “reds.” Their average weight is between 5 and 8 pounds.

Pink salmon and Chum Salmon are the species most used for smoked salmon.  They are easier on your wallet. The next time you buy smoky salmon, be sure to find out what type of salmon they are.

There’s a fun annual Salmon Festival located in Issaquah, WA.  This event attracts more than 150,000 visitors in two days.  You can find out more information about this festival here.  

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Here’s How to Make Smoked Salmon Chowder

Ingredients for Smoked Salmon Chowder

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup red pepper, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

3 tablespoons butter

1 can chicken broth (14 1/2 ounces)

1 cup Yukon Gold diced potatoes, uncooked

1 cup shredded carrots

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried dill

1 can cream-style corn

2 cups half-and-half cream

8 ounces flaked smoked salmon (bones and skin removed) into bite-size pieces

How to Make Smoked Salmon Chowder:  

1) In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté onion, celery, red pepper, and garlic in butter over medium heat until vegetables are tender.

2) Add broth, carrots, Yukon golds, salt, pepper, thyme and dill to the large soup pot and bring to a boil.

3) Reduce to low heat.  Cover and simmer for 40 more minutes or until you can easily pierce the potatoes.

4) Stir in the corn, cream, and smoked salmon.

5) Simmer for 15 more minutes.

6) Serve this great recipe hot with crusty bread or oyster crackers. Top the tasty chowder with fresh dill or chives.

Tips for making Smoked Salmon Chowder:

1) For an extra kick, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot sauce.

2) You can use matchstick carrots if you’re short on time.

3) My neighbor barbecues salmon on the grill, and saves the broken pieces for chowder.  That is a clever idea.

4) I use Yukon Gold potatoes for the recipe, but you can substitute red potatoes or russet potatoes.

5) You can substitute heavy cream or coconut milk for half and half.

6) Olive oil can be used in place of butter when sautéing the onions, garlic, and celery.

7) You can substitute a yellow or orange bell pepper for the red pepper.

8) To make the chowder thinner, add a little chicken stock to the soup.

9) You can add a little cream cheese for a thicker smoked salmon chowder.

Can you freeze Smoked Salmon Chowder with Corn?   

I wouldn’t advise freezing any soups with cream or dairy.  The dairy takes on a more grainy taste and texture when reheated.

Besides, I’m guessing you won’t have ANY leftovers – so it shouldn’t be a problem.

How long does Smoked Salmon Chowder last in the fridge?  

You’ll want to refrigerate your Smoked Salmon Chowder within two hours of cooking after it cools down.

For best results, make sure you store your soup in a covered airtight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag.

Your soup will last 3 to 4 days, when properly stored.

Vessels for Serving Soup: 

Sourdough Bread Bowls is one of my favorite ways to serve soup.  Simply cut off the top of your round rustic bread and hollow them out.

For a casual get-together, serve your soup in cozy mugs.

What goes best with Smoked Salmon Chowder?  

A loaf of crusty bread

You’ll want to soak up every last drop of this fantastic seafood chowder, so a rustic loaf of bread is the perfect way to serve this dish.

A side salad

Soup and salad are the perfect combination on a cozy evening at home.  A winter salad with pomegranates, beets, and spinach will pair well with this easy salmon bisque.

We’ve reached the end of Smoked Salmon Chowder.  I hope you enjoyed it. Each spoonful of this hot smoked salmon chowder will have you thinking you’re in Pike Place Market in Seattle, where the best chowder is made.

Let me know in the comments below how you liked the Smoked Salmon and Corn Chowder.  

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