Best 5 Vegetarian Fish Chowder Recipes

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**Vegetarian Fish Chowder: A Hearty and Flavorful Plant-Based Twist on a Classic Dish**

Indulge in the comforting warmth of a classic fish chowder, minus the seafood, with our delightful vegetarian version. This chowder is packed with tender vegetables, savory seasonings, and a creamy, flavorful broth that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Discover a symphony of textures and flavors as you relish the hearty bite of potatoes, carrots, celery, and sweet corn, all swimming in a velvety broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Accompanied by three additional delectable recipes – a vegan corn chowder, a creamy tomato soup, and a hearty minestrone soup – this article offers a diverse selection of plant-based soups to tantalize your taste buds. So, grab your cooking apron and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the abundance of flavors found in the plant kingdom.

**Recipes Included:**

* Vegetarian Fish Chowder: A delectable plant-based chowder featuring an array of vegetables, herbs, and spices, simmered in a rich and creamy broth.

* Vegan Corn Chowder: Immerse yourself in the sweet and savory flavors of this vegan chowder, where tender corn kernels, diced potatoes, and a creamy coconut milk broth create a comforting and satisfying dish.

* Creamy Tomato Soup: Experience the classic comfort of tomato soup elevated with a velvety texture and a hint of sweetness. This simple yet flavorful soup is perfect for a quick and cozy meal.

* Hearty Minestrone Soup: Dive into a hearty and wholesome minestrone soup brimming with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, all simmered in a rich and flavorful broth.

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

HEALTHY CHUNKY VEGETABLE FISH CHOWDER



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Here's a Healthy Chunky Vegetable Fish Chowder recipe. Can a chowder be delicious & healthy at the same time? Well, if you have a minute, come & take a look.

Provided by Maria Vannelli RD

Categories     Soup

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 cup celery (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups fish stock or water
3 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 medium potato (peeled and grated)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon oregano
1 pound sole, cod or haddock fillets (500 grams, cut into chunks)
1½ cups corn niblets (frozen or canned)
1½ cups milk (500 mL, 2%)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup Italian fresh leaf parsley (Italian fresh leaf ,chopped)

Steps:

  • Place a thick bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  • Heat olive oil.
  • Sauté onions, mushrooms, and celery while stirring frequently for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute or so.
  • Add the wine, fish stock (or water), the diced and grated potato, bay leaf and oregano.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add the fish, cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  • Add the corn and milk and heat through.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving add lemon juice and garnish with parsley

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 684 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g

FISH CHOWDER WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 stalks celery
4 scallions
1/2 large rutabaga (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and diced
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 ounces), peeled and chopped
4 to 5 sprigs thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
1 1/4 pounds skinless cod, haddock, hake or pollock fillets
3/4 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
1 1/2 cups oyster crackers or 4 crusty dinner rolls, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the bacon and butter in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot. Cook over medium-high heat, turning, until the bacon is crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  • Meanwhile, chop the celery and slice the scallions. Add the celery, rutabaga, potatoes, thyme and all but 2 tablespoons scallion greens to the pot. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are well coated with the bacon drippings, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the clam juice and 3 cups water, cover and bring to a boil. Open the lid slightly and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Cut the fish into 1 1/2- to 2-inch chunks; add to the pot along with the half-and-half. Cover and simmer until the fish is just cooked through but not falling apart, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chowder among bowls; discard the thyme. Crumble the bacon and scatter over the soup along with the reserved scallion greens. Serve with crackers or rolls.

VEGETARIAN FISH CHOWDER



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This could be the base for a crab or shrimp chowder, but it tastes very good and has an excellent mouth feel without any fish in it. Prep time will be less if you use a food processor.

Provided by GuyBig

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped fennel
2 cups chopped leeks
2 cups chopped onions
2 quarts vegetable stock (or fish stock)
28 ounces chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
2 cups grits
15 ounces black olives

Steps:

  • Put margarine in Dutch oven atop stove and heat up.
  • Add onions and fry until translucent.
  • Add garlic and paprika.
  • Add celery, fennel, and leeks.
  • When vegetables are starting to wilt, add 2 quarts stock.
  • Add can of tomatoes.
  • When boiling, taste and add in the Old Bay.
  • Slowly add 2 cups of grits to simmering stew.
  • Stir for about 5 minutes so grits do not clump.
  • Add olives and liquid from can after grits are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 200.5, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 2.4

SMOKY FISH CHOWDER



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This chowder is a more complex and smoky interpretation of a classic New England fish chowder. Made with hot smoked paprika and a little Vermouth or white wine, it's got more spunk than a simpler, more authentic recipe, without losing the spirit of the sea. If you can't find fish stock, you can substitute bottled clam juice, or even a good, flavorful vegetable stock. Either way, you'll end up with perfectly balanced bowl of soup that needs nothing more than perhaps a few crackers on the side to make it shine.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 40m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces bacon (about 3 to 4 slices), diced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium leeks, white and light- green parts, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/4 cup dry white vermouth or white wine
2 cups fish stock, store-bought or homemade
1/2 pound fingerling potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 thyme sprigs
2 cups whole milk
10 ounces flaky white fish, such as flounder or cod, cut into 2-inch chunks

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot over medium-high heat, brown bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pot. Add butter and let melt. Add leeks and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring frequently, until leeks are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika; cook 1 minute. Pour in vermouth and simmer until almost completely evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in stock, 1 cup water, potatoes, thyme and remaining salt. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add milk and cooked bacon to pot; bring to a simmer. Add fish and cook until just opaque, 2 to 4 minutes. Use a fork to flake fish into large pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove thyme. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 979 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VEGETABLE FISH CHOWDER



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Another wonderful recipe from Canadian Living. This reheats really well and tastes even better the next day.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen corn kernels
400 g haddock fillets, cubed (You may use whatever type of white fish you like)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Fry the onion, carrot, potatoes, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the milk, corn and fish.
  • Heat until steaming and the fish flakes easily when tested, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the parsley.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your chowder a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, corn, and peas.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Add some dairy or plant-based milk. This will help to thicken the chowder and make it more creamy. You can use regular milk, almond milk, soy milk, or cashew milk.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Serve the chowder hot. This is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian fish chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with vegetables and flavor, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a vegetarian dish that is both hearty and satisfying, give this vegetarian fish chowder a try.

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