Creamy Salmon Chowder

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, diced

Celery

2 stalks, diced

Carrot

1 medium, diced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

All-purpose flour

2 tablespoons

Chicken broth

4 cups

Milk

1 cup

Potato

2 medium, peeled and diced

Fresh salmon fillets

1 pound, skin removed and cut into chunks

Fresh dill

2 tablespoons, chopped

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
3. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to create a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Add the diced potatoes and continue to simmer until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Carefully add the salmon chunks to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and cooked through.
7. Stir in the chopped fresh dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional dill if desired, and enjoy!