How to Make Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seafood chowder is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. It's a comforting, hearty soup that is perfect for cold winter nights or for a delicious meal any time of year. This particular recipe for Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder has been passed down through my family for years and is a favorite at every gathering.

What sets this chowder apart from other recipes is the combination of fresh seafood and aromatic spices that bring out the flavors of the ocean....

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Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 7 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 pound salmon, cut into chunks
  • 1 pound cod, cut into chunks
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 ounces cooked lobster meat, shredded
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained
  • 4 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 ½ cups butter, cut into chunks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Fill a large pot halfway with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Add onions and carrots; cook until slightly tender, 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in salmon, cod, scallops, shrimp, lobster, and crab; cook over medium heat until salmon and cod are firm but chunks are still slightly translucent in the center, about 10 minutes. Drain half the water from the pot and add clams, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Place butter chunks atop the soup; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until salmon and cod are fully cooked and flake easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    525 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 202mg
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 824mg