Description
A rich and creamy seafood chowder packed with shrimp, cod, and clams in a flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy to make at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices turkey bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood stock (or clam juice)
- 1 ½ lbs red potatoes, diced
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 oz cod, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 10 oz canned baby clams, drained
- 8 oz heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and celery in the remaining fat until soft, then add garlic.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add seafood stock.
- Add potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add cod and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add shrimp and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in clams and heavy cream. Heat through for 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- For a thicker chowder, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American