Salmon Chowder

Nickel per serving: (6 total): 21.11 mcg

Total nickel: 126.68 mcg

Difficulty: Medium

An absolutely delicious and cozy meal, great for using leftover fish. You can use fish other than salmon if you wish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 4 strips bacon, chopped

  • 2 shallots, finely diced

  • 1-2 tbsp finely minced garlic; 2-4 cloves garlic

  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 3 cups chicken stock

  • 12 oz salmon, raw and skinned

  • ~2 cups peeled and chopped root veggies*

  • 2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream

  • Salt & pepper* to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter & olive oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat. 

  2. Add the bacon until crisp.

  3. Add in the onion & garlic for 2-3 minutes.

  4. In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with the water until you get a paste, then add that to the pot and whisk it in for about 2 minutes.

  5. Mix in the stock & veggies & bring it to a light boil. 

  6. Reduce heat.

  7. Add the salmon & allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through.

  8. Stir in the heavy cream & let simmer for 3 minutes.

  9. Taste & add salt & pepper to taste.

*Ingredient Discussion

PEPPER: Pepper can be potentially inflammatory or higher in nickel.

ROOT VEGGIES: Depending on where you are in your detox. If you are beginning, use more squash, parsnips, and carrots. Later try some sweet potato or white potato. 

Laura Duzett