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Atlantic salmon, known scientifically as Salmo salar, is a species of fish in the family Salmonidae, which is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into the Atlantic and the Pacific.
This gluten-free recipe was submitted by Susan in Scottsdale AZ. Susan is a personal chef for Gluten-Free & Good4U. She can be reached at azchef4u@aol.com if you're interested in learning more about gluten-free cooking. If you're in the Phoenix metro area, contact Susan for in-home cooking demonstrations and meal preparation.
High in protein, low in carbs, and delicious!
Salmon Chowder (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
5 servings
250 calories - 15 grams protein - 17 grams fat - 8 grams carbohydrate - per serving

(food counts based on vegetable broth)

3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup sliced parsnips
2 cups vegetable broth *
1 tbsp cornstarch **
1 cup sliced white mushrooms
12 oz Atlantic salmon cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped herbs (parsley, dill, and basil)
1 tsp salt or your favorite spices/seasonings
  • In large saucepan, heat oil.
  • Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cornstarch over onions and mix in.
  • Add carrots, mushrooms, and parsnips, and continue to saute for another 5 minutes or until onions are browned.
  • Add broth* and bring to boiling point.
  • Add fish and seasonings.
  • Stir.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in herbs.
  • Enjoy!
* Substitute the chicken or vegetable broth with any gluten-free cream soup (e.g. cream of potato, butternut squash, cream of mushroom, or cream of broccoli soup using Trader Joe's, Pacific, or Imagine brands)

** You can omit the cornstarch when using a cream soup.

To keep this recipe gluten-free, Susan suggests using any of the Imagine or Pacific Foods brands of cream soups or broths. Also, Amy's Potato Leek or Butternut Squash soups are gluten-free.  Finally, Trader Joe's brand of cream soups or broths labeled with a "g" are guaranteed safe for gluten-free.


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