Salmon Chowder on a Budget

This simple chowder recipe made with canned salmon and fresh potatoes, carrots, and celery is a tasty dinner that's easy on the budget.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• ½ cup diced zucchini
• 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 (16 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked, juice reserved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir salmon, reserved juice, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, and salt into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Cover and simmer, about 10 minutes more.

Step 3

Stir zucchini into the saucepan; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour in cream-style corn and milk; cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.