Spicy Salmon Chowder Recipe

The weather’s starting to get a bit cooler, so now is a great time to expand your soup, stew, and chowder recipe selection to include this delicious Spicy Salmon Chowder recipe!

Salmon has a rich nutritional profile, including serving as a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, selenium, potassium, and more. And if you know me, you know that I love eating salmon not only because of its delicious flavor but also because of its many health benefits.

Combining the salmon with the other ingredients in this recipe make it a nutritional powerhouse. So, let’s begin by looking at some of the featured foods in this Spicy Salmon Chowder recipe.

First, this chowder features a variety of vegetables and protein sources known to support your health and well-being.

For example, did you know that the white beans in this recipe make up about 30 percent of your RDA of iron? [1]

Meanwhile, the peppers in this Spicy Salmon Chowder recipe account for up to 40 percent of your daily vitamin C needs—and that’s important during this time of year when we’re beginning to see the emergence of more colds and the flu.

In fact, a 2013 meta-analysis on more than 11,000 people confirmed that regular intake of vitamin C can reduce your risk of catching a cold by up to 50 percent! [2]

Additionally, the celery in this hearty chowder is a great source of bone-supporting vitamin K while the tomatoes and potatoes offer potassium, which is known to support healthy blood pressure levels as well as overall cardiovascular health. [3]

But, let’s get to the heart of this recipe—the salmon, which serves as a great source of brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids along with many other nutrients!

For this recipe, I used Kvarøy Arctic’s salmon burger patties. If you aren’t familiar with Kvarøy Arctic, I want to share why I used their amazing patties for this Spicy Salmon Chowder recipe.

Kvarøy Arctic is a third-generation family business that specializes in sustainable aquaculture, or responsibly farmed seafood. Simply put, they work to leave a lower carbon and water footprint than many other organic and farmed salmon sources.

I believe that incorporating sustainable seafood as a regular part of our eating patterns is important for supporting not only our economy but also our environmental impact. It’s also a great way to aid in the fight against food insecurity.

When shopping for the ingredients in this recipe, I want to encourage you to take a few moments to visit Kvarøy Arctic’s Amazon page.

You’ll learn more about this incredible organization, their mission, and even have the opportunity to shop some of their best-selling bundles containing salmon fillets, hot dogs, and the very patties I used in this Spicy Salmon Chowder recipe.

Spicy Salmon Chowder Recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

1 cup diced onion

½ cup diced celery

½ cup diced red bell peppers

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1 poblano pepper, seeded and minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoons chili powder, plus more to taste

½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste

½ teaspoon cumin, plus more to taste

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

1, 30oz can crushed tomatoes

2, 15oz cans low sodium white beans, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon hot sauce

3 cups low sodium seafood broth

1 pound Kvarøy original recipe salmon burger, defrosted and crumbled

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Lime

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat.

2. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, covered, until softened and slightly browned, approximately 10 minutes.

3. Add the corn, potatoes, peppers, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika, and stir for another 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

5. Add the beans, tomato paste, hot sauce, and seafood broth. Return to a simmer, lower the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally for 25 to 30 minutes.

6. Taste and add additional seasonings if needed.

7. Add the salmon. Simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.

8. Serve and garnish with cilantro and lime.