Hearty Salmon Chowder

By Brenda

Ingredients

• 1 can (7.5 oz) salmon
• 2 t soft margarine
• 1/2 cup each chopped onion and celery
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet green pepper
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup each chicken stock and water
• 1/2 t each coarse pepper and dill seed
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 can (14 oz) 2% evaporated milk
• 1 10 0z can cream corn
• pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Drain and flake salmon, reserving liquid.
In large nonstick saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat, cook onion, celery, green pepper and garlic, stirring often, for 5 min . or until veg are tender.
Add potatoes, carrots, chicken stock, water, pepper and dill seed, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 min. or until veg. are tender. Add zucchini and simmer covered for 5 min.
Add salmon, reserved liquid, evaporated milk, corn and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat just until heated through. Just before serving, add parsley.