A delicious fish chowder that is perfect to start off an evening
of fine dining or as a hearty dinner with good, crusty bread.
More of Linda's great
Soup, Stew, and
Chili Recipes.
Salmon & Wild Rice Chowder
Recipe Type:
Soup,
Chowder,
Salmon,
Rice
Yields: 8 servings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped
onion
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose
flour
Salt and pepper to taste
4 to 5 cups milk
1 cup cooked wild rice
1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked or uncooked
salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
1 dash
Tabasco or to taste
Crackers or bread
Preparation:
In a large soup pot over medium-low heat, add butter and stir until melted. Add onion,
garlic, and thyme; sauté until soft. Add flour, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly
until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until sauce comes to a boil
and thickens.
Add cooked wild rice and uncooked salmon; simmer 5 minutes until salmon is cooked.
NOTE: If using cooked salmon, simmer until thoroughly heated.
Season to taste with
Tabasco, and additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and serve in soup
bowls. Serve with crackers or bread.
Makes 8 servings.
