Description
Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder is a rich, creamy soup that’s perfect for cozying up on a cold day. Made with a variety of fresh seafood, creamy potatoes, and flavorful herbs, this chowder captures the taste of the sea in every spoonful. A classic Canadian recipe that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups fish stock or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound haddock or other white fish, cut into chunks
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops, cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional, for a fresh finish)
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and broth: Add the diced potatoes to the pot, then pour in the fish stock or seafood broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add cream and seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream, milk, thyme, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer again, stirring occasionally.
- Add seafood: Gently add the haddock (or white fish), shrimp, and scallops to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
- Finish with parsley and lemon: Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, if desired, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- You can substitute other seafood like lobster or crab for a different twist.
- If you prefer a thicker chowder, you can mash some of the potatoes in the soup before adding the seafood to create a creamier texture.
- This chowder is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Canadian, Nova Scotian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/6th of the recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg