Description
Hearty Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder for Cozy Nights In is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up your chilly evenings. This creamy chowder is a delightful blend of fresh seafood, tender potatoes, and aromatic herbs, creating a rich and satisfying bowl that embodies the essence of Canadian cuisine. Whether you’re gathering with family or enjoying an intimate dinner, this chowder is sure to impress with its robust flavors and creamy texture. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, it’s a dish that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 pound White Fish (Haddock, Cod, or Halibut)
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 1 pound Scallops
- 1 pound Mussels
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 cup White Wine (optional)
- 4 cups Seafood Stock
- Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Bay Leaf)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop onion and garlic, dice potatoes, rinse mussels.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic.
- Add diced potatoes and pour in seafood stock; bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender (10-15 minutes).
- Stir in white fish, shrimp, scallops, mussels, white wine (if using), heavy cream, milk, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer gently until seafood is cooked through.
- Remove from heat; discard unopened mussels. Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg