Salmon, Sweet Potato, and Broccoli Chowder
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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
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small broccoli stalk, cut into pieces (about 1/2 cup)
Directions
- In a large, heavy saucepan, over medium heat, cook the onion in the butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir until smooth. Whisk in the broth and milk, then add the sweet potato, bay leaf, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add the salmon and broccoli and simmer until the salmon is cooked through and the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes more.
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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Make it a meal: Serve the chowder with grilled Swiss cheese and sliced egg sandwiches. Spread the bread with Dijon mustard
before grilling and tuck in some fresh thyme leaves.
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