Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

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Being from the Easy Coast, I've tried a lot of different chowders; however, my Mom's takes the cake. She makes a huge pot of this chowder every Christmas Eve and all of it is gone by Christmas night. Although it is not very healthy, it is an awesome treat once in awhile for any of us that love seafood! I normally throw in a dash of garlic and onion powder. Enjoy!

Submitted by Ashley_86
Updated on November 17, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Cook’s Note

This recipe is approximate, as I never measure anything when I make it. So, if it looks like you need more of something or want to add anything, throw 'er in the pot!

158 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

525 Calories
38g Fat
19g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 525
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 48%
Saturated Fat 23g 113%
Cholesterol 202mg 67%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 7mg 40%
Potassium 824mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.