Description
This Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder is a rich and creamy soup loaded with fresh seafood, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs. A one-pot comfort dish that brings the flavors of the Maritimes to your table.
Ingredients
- Seafood: ½ lb white fish (haddock, cod, or halibut), ½ lb shrimp, ½ lb scallops, ½ lb mussels or clams (optional)
- Vegetables: 1 small onion (diced), 2 celery stalks (diced), 1 medium carrot (diced), 2 medium potatoes (peeled & diced)
- Liquids: 3 cups seafood stock, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk
- Seasonings & Herbs: ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Other Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic (minced), ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped), 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes and seafood stock. Simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add Dairy & Seasoning: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Cook Seafood: Add fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until seafood is cooked through and mussels open. Do not boil.
- Final Touches: Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- Seafood Substitutes: Swap white fish for salmon or halibut. Add lobster for an extra indulgence.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk instead of cream.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not recommended for freezing.
- Reheating: Warm gently over low heat; avoid boiling to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Canadian, Maritime
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Maritime seafood chowder, East Coast seafood soup, creamy seafood chowder, Canadian seafood stew