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Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

Delicious Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder Recipe for Seafood Lovers

A rich and creamy Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder loaded with fresh seafood flavors, perfect for special gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 large onions diced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 7 pieces potatoes cubed
Seafood
  • 1 pound salmon cut into chunks
  • 1 pound cod cut into chunks
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 ounces cooked lobster meat shredded
  • 1 can crabmeat 6 ounce can, drained and flaked
  • 2 cans chopped clams 6.5 ounce cans, drained
Dairy
  • 4.25 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1.5 cups butter cut into chunks
Seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Fill a large pot halfway with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Add onions and carrots; cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add potatoes; cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in salmon, cod, scallops, shrimp, lobster, and crab; cook over medium heat until salmon and cod are firm but chunks are still slightly translucent in the center, about 10 minutes.
  5. Drain half the water from the pot and add clams, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Place butter chunks atop the soup; season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until salmon and cod are fully cooked and flake easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Do not boil once cream is added.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider letting the chowder rest before serving. Adjust the seafood based on availability or preference for a unique twist each time you make this chowder.

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