This seafood chowder soup delivers a creamy broth with tender seafood and soft potatoes in every bite. It feels warm and filling without feeling heavy, making it a dependable choice for family meals.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Creamy texture without heaviness
- Simple seafood ingredients
- One-pot cooking
- Easy to reheat
- Comforting flavor
Preparation and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ pound white fish, cubed
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled
- ½ cup corn
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Cook onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Add potatoes and seafood stock and simmer until tender.
- Stir in cream and corn.
- Add fish and shrimp.
- Simmer gently until seafood cooks through and the seafood chowder soup thickens.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with bread or crackers. A simple green salad pairs well.
Quick Tips or Variations
- Keep heat low to protect the seafood.
- Cut potatoes evenly for smooth cooking.
- Add fresh herbs just before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What seafood works best in chowder soup?
White fish and shrimp cook evenly and stay tender.
Can I make seafood chowder soup ahead of time?
Yes. Reheat gently to keep the texture smooth.
How do I thicken seafood chowder soup?
Potatoes and cream thicken it naturally.
Can I freeze seafood chowder soup?
Freezing is not recommended because cream can separate.
Conclusion
This seafood chowder soup brings steady comfort with simple steps and familiar ingredients. It’s a meal you can rely on year-round.
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Seafood Chowder Soup
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
A creamy seafood chowder soup made with shrimp, fish, and tender potatoes.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups seafood stock
1 cup heavy cream
½ lb white fish
½ lb shrimp
½ cup corn
Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Melt butter and cook onion until soft
2. Add garlic and stir
3. Add potatoes and seafood stock and simmer
4. Stir in cream and corn
5. Add fish and shrimp
6. Simmer gently until cooked through
Notes
Keep heat low after adding seafood.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 120





