Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2/3 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled,diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, minced
  • salt & fresh ground pepper
  • 1 (7 ounce) can pink salmon, with bones,drained
  • 1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups light cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, celery and red pepper; cook for about 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
  • Add the potatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, 2/3 cup water, dill, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Cover and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, empty salmon onto a plate and mash with fork to break up fish and bones.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk cornstarch in milk to dissolve.
  • Add salmon and milk mixture to saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Bring to simmer; lower heat and bubble gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve chowder garnished with scallions and dill.