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Close-up of creamy seafood chowder with shrimp, cod chunks, and herbs in a bowl.

Creamy Seafood Chowder with Shrimp and Cod

A rich and creamy chowder packed with shrimp and cod, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chowder Base
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Seafood
  • 1 lb cod fillets cut into chunks
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp thyme dried

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
  3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir well.
  5. Add cod and shrimp. Simmer gently until seafood is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a thicker chowder, simmer longer before adding seafood. You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if preferred.

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