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Hearty Seafood Chowde

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Hearty Seafood Chowder Recipe (45 Min Creamy Comfort Soup)

🕒 Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 30 min | ⏱️ Total: 45 min

👥 Serves: 6 | 🔥 Calories: 420 kcal/serving

Why You'll LOVE This Hearty Seafood Chowder Recipe ✨

  • Restaurant Quality: Creamy, rich chowder with tender seafood in 45 min!
  • Comfort Classic: Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests
  • Diet-Friendly: Gluten-Free Option, High-Protein, Make-Ahead

Ingredients 📋

🦐 Seafood (2 lbs total)

  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled/deveined
  • ½ lb cod or haddock, bite-sized
  • ½ lb clams or mussels (optional)
  • ½ lb scallops (optional)

🥣 Base & Cream

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup flour (sub: GF flour)
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream (sub: half-and-half)
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh parsley/chives for garnish

💡 Pro Tip: Pat seafood DRY before adding = perfect texture!

Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝

  1. 1. Prep Everything: Chop veggies + seafood uniformly. Pat seafood dry → Ready to cook!
  2. 2. Build Base: Melt butter, sauté onion + celery + carrot 5 min. Add garlic 1 min → Aromatic foundation!
  3. 3. Make Roux: Stir in flour, cook 2 min. Whisk in stock + potatoes + thyme + bay leaf, simmer 15 min → Thick & hearty!
  4. 4. Add Seafood: Stir in seafood last, cook 3-5 min until just opaque → Tender perfection!
  5. 5. Finish: Remove from heat, stir in cream. Season + garnish with herbs → Creamy comfort!

⏰ Timing Hack: Chop veggies while butter melts – saves 5 minutes!

Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓

  1. Don’t Overcook Seafood: Add last, cook just until opaque
  2. Cream Off Heat: Prevents curdling = silky texture
  3. Storage: Fridge 2 days | Reheat gently, don’t boil
  4. Make-Ahead: Cook base 24 hr ahead, add seafood fresh

Flavor Variations 🌶️

  • Spicy: Add cayenne or hot sauce to taste
  • Light: Use half-and-half instead of cream
  • Luxury: Splash of white wine + saffron threads
  • Smoky: Add bacon with veggies

FAQ ❓

Can I use frozen seafood?

Yes! Thaw in fridge, pat very dry before using

No heavy cream?

Use half-and-half or whole milk + extra butter

Make it gluten-free?

Yes! Use GF flour or cornstarch slurry

Nutrition (Per Serving) 🥗

Calories: 420 | Protein: 28g | Carbs: 24g | Fat: 26g
High-Protein ✓ Gluten-Free Option ✓ Comfort Food ✓

Serve With 🍽️

  • Crusty Sourdough – Perfect for dipping
  • Crisp White Wine – Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • Fresh Chives – Bright garnish

Reader Reviews ⭐

"BETTER THAN RESTAURANT! So creamy!" – Nora, MA
"Cozy night perfection! Family favorite!" – Diego, CA

📌 PIN FOR COZY NIGHTS!

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