Salmon Chowder

Name: Salmon Chowder
Yield: makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound red potatoes; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips; 2 cups chopped green onions (from 2 bunches); 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (3 cloves); 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 3 cups whole milk; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 1 (1 1/2-pound) piece salmon fillet (preferably wild), skin discarded and fish cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

November 7, 2012

Forty-five minutes is all the time you’ll need to make this hearty, creamy chowder with bacon, salmon, and corn. A family-pleasing favorite for a winter night, the recipe also holds up to health-conscious variations. Sub in turkey bacon and low-fat milk, or swap in yams for the red potatoes for an extra dose of beta-carotene.

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