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Main Section » Recipes » Frugal Meals » Salmon Chowder

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Salmon Chowder

Feb 9, 2010

I love salmon. Growing up in the northwest probably has something to do with that. I enjoy salmon so much I could eat it several times a week, but not everyone in my family enjoys it as much as I do.

My favorite way to eat salmon is to grill it or to just cook it in the oven with a little lemon juice, salt, and pepper, but since my family does not enjoy it as much as I do, they prefer if I use it in things like quiches, salmon burgers, salads, or soup. So, those are the ways I usually serve it.

This recipe is easy and less expensive than many salmon recipes because it contains canned salmon. Canned salmon is an easy and more frugal way to incorporate salmon into our diets.

The healthiest way to eat salmon is just to grill, steam, or bake it. I know this soup recipe is not the healthiest way to eat salmon, but it is really good, and fairly healthy because it is a one pot meal. I usually just serve this by itself, but you could also serve this with bread or a salad.

So, how do you serve salmon? I would love to know your favorite way to eat it.


Salmon Chowder

  • 3 tablespoons of oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 cups peeled diced potatoes
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 14 to 16 ounces of canned salmon, liquid drained off ( I prefer to use the boneless skinless canned salmon because I like it better, but you can use the reg canned salmon also)
  • 1  12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen corn

In a large pan cook onion in oil until tender. Add potatoes, carrots, and broth. Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook about 20 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are almost tender. Stir in salmon, evaporated milk, corn, and cheese. Cook about five more minutes or until heated through and the corn, potatoes, and carrots are tender. Serve and enjoy!

Filed Under: Frugal Meals, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Soup Tagged With: Frugal Meals, frugal soups, salmon chowder

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  1. KJ

    February 9, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    This looks fantastic! I’m going to try it this week!

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  2. Vanderbilt Wife

    February 9, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    My mom makes salmon patties with just the red canned salmon, eggs, and cracker crumbs, and they are heavenly! We totally grew up on them!

    When I make it at home, I usually turn to this Sweet and Sour Salmon recipe.
    .-= Vanderbilt Wife´s last blog ..I Love from V-Dub =-.

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  3. callista

    February 9, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    mmm looks yummy. i love salmon cakes. heres how i make mine:
    https://terrorinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/05/salmon-cakes-with-smoked-paprika-sauce.html
    .-= callista´s last blog ..Shrimp Burritos =-.

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  4. Louise

    February 10, 2010 at 8:48 am

    I love finding canned salmon recipes – thank you! Fresh salmon here is at least double the price of any other fish, but canned is very reasonable. Our favourite is a salmon loaf recipe adapted from Allrecipes, it even doubles and freezes well.

    Reply
  5. Wendy

    February 12, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    Thank you again for another great recipe Lynn! My husband and I both grew up in Atlantic Canada and love seafood, so my Valentine’s “gift” to my husband has been to make a divine seafood chowder for dinner on Valentine’s. However, unexpectedly last week, my husband was laid off from his job. Therefore, it didn’t look like I was going to be able to make seafood chowder this year, as it’s not cheap to make :). However, God heard the desires of my heart and had you post this recipe this week … for which I have all the ingredients in my pantry all ready!! Thank you for taking the time to post it … I will be able to pamper my husband because of your recipe choice. (I’m also going to make him, and my boys, your chocolate covered craisins tonight, and I might try chocolate covered raisins too – just for a fun Valentine’s treat). Thanks again and may God bless you!

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    • Lynn

      February 12, 2010 at 10:33 pm

      @Wendy, Thank you for the comment. It really meant a lot. I hope you enjoy the soup and I am so glad I posted it in time for you to use it for Valentines Day. I grew up in NW Oregon, but now live in Oklahoma. I really miss the seafood and fish we had access to growing up. I hope your husband finds work soon. Growing up my father was laid off several times, those times were difficult on us as a family, but the struggles we had drew us closer to each other. Looking back now I would not trade those years for anything. Those times of struggles taught me so much. I hope and pray your husband finds work soon. Thank you so much for reading and for your sweet comment.

      Reply
  6. Wendy

    February 15, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    So the verdict is officially in … I made this last night for our Valentine’s dinner and it was excellent!! My 2 yr old had two full bowls of it! 🙂 My husband was really impressed with it and I’m pleased that it’s affordable enough to add to our regular meal rotation. Thanks again for sharing this recipe. God bless!

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  7. Tracy

    February 9, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    My husband LOVES salmon cakes baked in muffin tins with a piece of bacon on top. We are having salmon burgers tonight with grilled peppers and onions. You recipe looks fantastic! I’ll give it a try soon!

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  8. Dineen

    November 18, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    My favorite way to have salmon is simple grilling of steaks or filets, but rarely do we get a good fresh fish price so canned it is. Salmon patties is generally what I fix. This is definitely going to be a new family winter soup favorite.

    Reply
  9. Trish

    April 3, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Could I substitute regular milk for evap milk?

    Reply
    • Lynn

      April 3, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      It will be a little different, but yes I think it would work.

      Reply
  10. Pam MacDonald

    October 13, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    Did you drain the salmon or use the liquid from the can?

    Reply
    • Lynn

      October 13, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      I drain the liquid off. I will update the recipe so that it says that. I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply

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