Name: Leftover Grilled Salmon Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 5 small red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 cups 2% milk; 1 cooked salmon fillet, flaked; 1.25 cups frozen peas; 1.25 cups frozen corn; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese; 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese; 1 green onion, finely chopped

Transform leftover grilled salmon into a creamy, comforting chowder bursting with fresh vegetables and savory flavors. This hearty soup is a delightful way to repurpose your salmon and create a satisfying meal in under an hour.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

20 mins

Boil Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender (approx. 20 minutes). Drain.

02

Step

7 mins

Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until tender (5-7 minutes). Add flour, salt, and black pepper; stir until well combined.

03

Step

10 mins

Create the Base: Slowly whisk milk into the onion mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until thickened (approx. 10 minutes).

04

Step

10 mins

Combine and Heat: Add potatoes, salmon, peas, corn, and dill; cook until heated through (approx. 10 minutes).

05

Step

5 mins

Finish and Serve: Stir in Swiss cheese and Cheddar cheese until cheeses are melted and heated through (approx. 5 minutes). Garnish servings with green onion.

For a richer flavor, use whole milk or add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
If you don't have leftover grilled salmon, you can use canned salmon or quickly pan-sear a fresh fillet.
Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (7)

Madonna Roberts
Jun 28, 2025
I used a little more cheese and it was perfect!
Jessy Wisoky
Apr 30, 2025
I made this with leftover smoked salmon and it was amazing!
Dell Pacocha
Apr 19, 2025
This was such a great way to use leftover salmon! My family loved it!
Melody Raynorhoeger
Apr 2, 2025
I added some carrots and it was even better!
Bradly Herman
Mar 21, 2025
The lemon juice really made a difference!
Annabelle Leannon
Mar 21, 2025
Blending some of the soup made it so creamy!
Adah Bashirian
Feb 2, 2025
I used canned salmon and it still turned out delicious.

Leftover Grilled Salmon Chowder

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