Smoked Salmon Chowder

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 medium leeks, and light green parts only, rinsed and sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups milk (skim is fine)
• 8 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried dill (or fresh dill or chives)

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a large pot over low heat. add the leeks and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
• 2 add the potato, celery, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• 3 add the broth and simmer until potato is tender, about 15 minutes.
• 4 add tomato paste and milk.
• 5 mash or blend the vegetables to smooth the soup out (i used an immersion blender). it doesn't have to be totally blended, but some mashing or blending is recommended.
• 6 add the salmon, and bring the mixture back to a simmer for a few minutes (but don't let it boil, or the milk will separate).
• 7 as it simmers, stir in the cream and dill or chives.