Description
Indulge in a steaming bowl of homemade seafood chowder, a rich and velvety coastal comfort classic. This hearty dish features tender cod, succulent shrimp, and buttery scallops simmered in a savory broth with smoky beef bacon and chunky potatoes. It is a foolproof, one-pot meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for cozy weeknights or stress-free entertaining. Impress your family with these restaurant-quality, deep savory flavors that come together quickly and easily in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices smoked beef bacon, diced
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups vegetable broth
1 lb mixed seafood (cod, shrimp, and scallops)
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Fry the diced smoked beef bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Melt the butter in the same pot and sauté onions and celery for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Gently fold in the mixed seafood and dried thyme, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the fish is opaque.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream; remove from heat once slightly thickened to avoid curdling.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with a garnish of fresh parsley.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat slowly on the stove; avoid the microwave to prevent the seafood from becoming rubbery.
Substitutions: If you do not have smoked beef bacon, smoked turkey bacon is an excellent substitute.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg