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Salmon, Sweet Potato, and Broccoli Chowder

David Prince
Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 30m Total Time: 30m

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, 2 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, or 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound); meat or fish cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 small broccoli stalk, cut into pieces (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large, heavy saucepan, over medium heat, cook the onion in the butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Whisk in the broth and milk, then add the sweet potato, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes.
  3. Add the fish or meat and broccoli; simmer 5 minutes for the salmon, 7 minutes for the chicken, or 10 minutes for the pork.
  4. Season with the salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 bowls.
By Jane Kirby and Leslie Pendleton,  April 2004
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In general, opt for U.S. farmed fish over wild.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 456Calories From Fat 49
  • Calcium  197mg
  • Carbohydrate  26g
  • Cholesterol  102mg
  • Fat  25g
  • Fiber  3g
  • Iron  2mg
  • Protein  31mg
  • Sat Fat  10g
  • Sodium  571mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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