Seashore Chowder
Dive into a bowl of comfort with Seashore Chowder, a luscious seafood soup brimming with coastal flavors and hearty ingredients. Perfectly balanced with a creamy base made from clam juice and heavy cream, this chowder features tender chunks of red potatoes, aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves, and a medley of shrimp, scallops, clams, and more. Freshly sautéed onions, celery, and garlic add layers of depth, while a touch of flour creates a velvety texture that wraps around each bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is an ideal weeknight dinner or a show-stopping centerpiece for a cozy gathering. Garnished with fresh parsley and best served with crusty bread or oyster crackers, Seashore Chowder is your ticket to seaside bliss—no matter where you are!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups clam juice
- 3 small red potatoes, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound fresh or frozen seafood mix (shrimp, scallops, clams, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to lightly cook the flour.
Gradually pour in the clam juice, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Add the diced red potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Reduce the heat to low, remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs, and stir in the heavy cream.
Add the seafood mix to the pot and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is just cooked through.
Season the chowder with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Ladle the chowder into bowls and enjoy it with crusty bread or oyster crackers if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.2 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.6 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 8023 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 107.7 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 571 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 4649 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
