How to Make Halibut Chowder with Cream Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Halibut chowder with cream cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This creamy and flavorful chowder is packed with chunks of tender halibut, hearty vegetables, and a rich cream cheese base that adds a luxurious touch to the soup. Whether you are a seafood lover or just searching for a new soup recipe to try, this halibut chowder is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Halibut is a mild and flaky white fish that is perfect for chowder. It...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 3 cups low-fat milk
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 4 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of potato soup (such as Campbell's®)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can niblet corn, drained
  • 4 cups finely diced halibut
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 10 green onions with tops, diced, or more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Reserve drippings in the skillet, and drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Combine milk and cream cheese in a blender and process.
  • Combine cream of potato soup, cream of mushroom soup, corn, and cream cheese mixture in a large pot over low heat. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add cooked bacon.
  • Heat skillet with bacon drippings over medium heat. Add halibut, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer contents of skillet to the pot with the soup.
  • Season soup with cayenne pepper and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    382 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1468mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 179mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 747mg