Smoked Salmon And Leek Chowder Food

SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• 2. Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms and parsley.
• 3. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• 4. Add the salmon and white pepper and saute for 2 minutes more, or until the salmon is heated through.
• 5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour.
• 6. Gradually stir in the fish stock or clam juice.
• 7. Return the pan to medium heat and bring to a boil.
• 8. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened.
• 9. Stir in the half-and-half.
• 10. To serve, ladle the chowder into bowls, dollop with creme fraiche and dill sprigs.
• 11. 174 calories (54% from fat),11 grams fat (6 grams sat. fat), 12 grams carbohydrate, 8 grams protein, 879 mg sodium, 34 mg cholesterol, 55 mg calcium, 0 grams fiber

CREAMY SMOKED SALMON, LEEK & POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the leeks and bay leaf. Cook over a low heat for 8-10 mins or until the leek is really soft, then stir through the potatoes until coated in the butter. Pour over the stock and cream and bring to the simmer, then gently bubble for 10-15 mins until the potatoes are really tender. If freezing at this stage, slightly under-cook the potatoes, then defrost and bring back to a simmer to finish cooking them and continue the recipe.
• Add two-thirds of the smoked salmon, stir through and season. Serve the soup in deep bowls with the remaining smoked salmon and snipped chives on the top.

LEEK AND SALMON CHOWDER

Steps:

• Bring clam juice to simmer in medium skillet. Add salmon; cover and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer salmon to plate; reserve clam juice. Flake salmon into small pieces.
• Mix butter and flour in small bowl until well blended. Cook bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Add leeks to drippings in saucepan; sauté 3 minutes. Add potato and reserved clam juice and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Add milk and bring to boil. Whisk in flour mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Add milk and bring to boil. Whisk in flour mixture. Reduce heat; simmer until soup thickens slightly, whisking frequently, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream, chives, salmon and bacon; simmer until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

SMOKED HADDOCK & LEEK CHOWDER

Steps:

• Lay the haddock in a deep frying pan and pour over the milk. Cover and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and leave undisturbed for about 5 mins, until the haddock is just cooked. Lift the haddock from the milk, remove the skin and bones and fl ake onto a plate. Reserve the milk for later.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan (preferably non-stick) and gently fry the bacon until starting to brown. Add the celery, leeks, bay leaves and potatoes, and cook for a couple of mins. Pour in the stock and reserved milk. Bring to the simmer and cook for 10 mins.
• Add the flaked haddock, sweetcorn and cream. Season with pepper (it shouldn't need salt) and stir in the parsley. Heat through gently, then serve.