Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted Butter
- 1 large Leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1.5 lbs (680g) Fresh Salmon Fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb (450g) Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 cups (960ml) Seafood Stock
- 1 cup (150g) Sweet Corn
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and diced celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the seafood stock and add the cubed potatoes. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the sweet corn, 1 tsp of sea salt, and 1/2 tsp of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Pour the heavy cream into the pot slowly while stirring.
- Gently fold in the 680g of cubed salmon.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until the salmon turns opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh dill.
- Let the chowder sit for 2 minutes before ladling into bowls to allow the flavors to marry.