Quick Alaska Salmon Chowder

By jzarzyck

Ingredients

• 1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon
• 1 Tablespoon butter OR margarine
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon flour
• 3 cups skim milk
• 2 cups (8 oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes with peppers and onions (O'Brien style)
• 1 can (8 oz.) drained or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper or pepper blend seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons sherry, if desired
• 1/4 cup bacon bits, divided

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from alaskaseafood.org

Preparation

Step 1

1. Drain salmon, reserving liquid; discard skin and bones (if any). Break salmon into chunks, set aside. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add milk and salmon liquid, bring to a boil.

2. Stir in potatoes, corn, seasonings, and 2 tablespoons bacon bits. Return to simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in salmon and sherry, if desired; heat through. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with remaining bacon bits.

Spicy Variations: Add Mexican, Cajun, OR Southwest seasoning to taste.