Smoked Salmon Chowder

Name: Smoked Salmon Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 strips of bacon, (chopped); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium yellow onion, (chopped); 2 stalks of celery; 2 carrots, (peeled and diced); 1 red bell pepper, (diced); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, (diced); 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds, (crushed); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons capers, (drained); 5 cups chicken broth, (low-sodium); 4 ounces of cream cheese, (cubed); 8 ounces hot smoked salmon, (broken into small pieces); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This rich and satisfying Smoked Salmon Chowder recipe is creamy and indulgent. With tender chunks of potato, bites of savory smoked salmon, and bursts of briny capers, it is so delicious but also easy to make!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:06:30 GMT