Best 3 Creamy Fish Chowder Recipes

Feast your senses on a culinary journey with our creamy fish chowder, a delectable symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a rich and velvety broth, brimming with tender chunks of fish, succulent shrimp, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Each spoonful promises a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, from the flaky fish to the crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy and flavorful embrace. Discover two variations of this classic dish: a traditional New England-style chowder, bursting with the essence of the sea, and a creamy tomato-based chowder, adding a vibrant twist to the classic recipe.

Indulge in the comforting simplicity of the New England-style chowder, where the flavors of fresh fish and vegetables shine through. Savor the delicate sweetness of the fish, perfectly complemented by the briny notes of clams and the earthy flavors of potatoes and corn. The creamy tomato-based chowder, on the other hand, offers a vibrant and tangy twist. Its rich tomato broth, infused with aromatic herbs and spices, creates a delightful contrast to the tender fish and vegetables. Both variations promise a satisfying and unforgettable culinary experience, perfect for a cozy meal with loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY FISH CHOWDER

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WE were tired of the same old vegetable soup and I had on hand some fish that needed to be cooked, so this was the creation of our favorite fish chowder. Occasionally, I enhance it still further by adding another vegetable, such as corn or peas, to add to color and nutrition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons mashed potato flakes
2 cups milk
1/2 pound cod or haddock fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a bowl, combine the flour, potato flakes and milk until smooth. Stir into the potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add fish and parsley. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until fish is opaque.

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CREAMY SOUTHERN SEAFOOD OR FISH CHOWDER

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After searching through a bunch of recipes here and elsewhere I couldn't find quite what I was looking for. So instead I decided to whip up my own variation. This will be a work in progress, but as I'm pregnant and dying for a good creamy, but not too unhealthy fish chowder this will do the trick. I'm moderately lactose intolerant, but I'll be sure to include substitutions for lighter, low dairy, or dairy heavy versions. Cheese and cream actually don't have that much lactose in them, so you can use them without much concern about that.. of course you do get the delicious but unhealthy extra calories that come with.

Provided by MC Baker

Categories Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 large onions, diced fine
1 ham hocks or 3 slices bacon
1/2 cup wheat flour or 1/2 cup white flour
4 cups diced potatoes, diced small (I used white new potatoes, but peeled Russets or red potatoes will work)
1/2 cup butter (olive oil will work, though heat slowly with flour)
2 small carrots, diced small
8 ounces frozen corn
1 bay leaf
3 celery ribs, diced small
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb tilapia fillet, cubed bite sized
1/2 lb shrimp, pealed and deveined
1/2 lb salmon fillet, skin and bones removed (use any combination of seafood you like, so that it adds up to about 2 lbs, clams and scallops would)
2 cups soymilk or 2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable stock (fish or chicken stock can be substituted)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

Cook ham hock, bacon or salt pork until some fat is rendered, and then remove meat. Salt pork is more traditionally New England, but I just wanted a little smokey pork fat in my dish so I went with the ham hock.
Pour off as much fat as you like and add butter or olive oil.
In large pot add stock, milk, ham hock, bay leaves, pepper, thyme, Old Bay, salt and diced potatoes and bring to a simmer. If using bacon or salt pork, you can wait to add until the end.
Sprinkle flour over butter and mix until light yellow (blonde) in color and flour is lightly cooked.
Add onions, carrots and celery to roux and cook down for about 15 minutes until onions have lost a lot of their water and carrots are soft. The mixture should be quite thick, and will need to be stirred frequently at medium high heat.
Add garlic to onion mixture and cook for a few more minutes.
Once potatoes are starting to soften, but are not yet done, add onion and carrot mixture and stir.
Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to medium to simmer. At this point of the mixture looks too thick you can add some more vegetable stock. I like to taste at this point to adjust salt etc. as well.
Mix in corn and cook until corn is warmed.
Add seafood mixture to pot and mix in lightly.
Add cream and cheese and mix in until just smooth.
At this point turn the pot to low or medium low, and as soon as the seafood is cooked it's ready to eat.
This is definitely better the next day or after it's sat for a while, so you can leave it on a very low heat for a few hours or stick it in the fridge and reheat on the stove slowly the next day.
You can remove the ham hock, or pull some of the meat off of it and add it inches.
Serving it up with some crusty bread was perfect!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 128.1, Sodium 721.7, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 28.8

CREAMY FISH CHOWDER

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This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE warm soup for a cold winter night, and it's almost better as leftovers! Very easy and quick. This soup is perfect for almost any white fish.

Provided by RAdams

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¼ pound bacon, diced
¾ cup diced onion
2 cups hot water
2 cups diced potatoes
1 ½ pounds cod fillets
3 cups milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook and stir bacon in a soup pot over medium heat until bacon is browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Stir onion into bacon and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 5 more minutes.
Pour water into bacon mixture and stir in potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Place cod fillets into simmering mixture and cook until fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 10 minutes.
Stir milk, evaporated milk, butter, salt, and black pepper into pot. Bring soup to a boil; remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 84.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 938.2 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of fish, such as cod, haddock, and salmon.
Be sure to cook the fish until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
For a creamy chowder, use a combination of milk and cream.
Add vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and celery for a more hearty chowder.
Season the chowder with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
Serve the chowder hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Creamy fish chowder is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying chowder that the whole family will enjoy.