
This salmon chowder uses canned salmon for an easy and affordable tasty meal. You can add a pinch of cayenne if you like a little heat.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1½ cups milk
- 2½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup precooked brown and/or wild rice
- 5 oz canned salmon, drained and bones and skin removed
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Directions:
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add oil, onion, carrot, celery, and salt and sauté for 4 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water or broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Combine milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Add milk mixture to pan and bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
- Stir in rice and salmon, and cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
- Optional: Sprinkle evenly with green onions before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
180 Calories│6g Fat (4g Saturated)│26g Carbohydrates│1g Added Sugar│4g Protein│330mg Sodium│1g Fiber