Simple Creamy Seafood Chowder

Simple Creamy Seafood Chowder

Simple Creamy Seafood Chowder

This simple seafood chowder is all about comfort and balance, combining tender pieces of white fish and juicy prawns in a creamy, warming broth. Gently cooked onion forms the flavour base, while soft potatoes naturally thicken the soup as they simmer, giving the chowder body without the need for flour or heavy thickeners. The result is a smooth, satisfying texture that feels rich without being overly heavy.

By keeping the ingredient list short, the natural sweetness of the seafood is allowed to shine. The cream is added at the end to keep the broth silky, and a light seasoning of salt and pepper enhances rather than masks the flavours. Finished simply, this chowder is perfect for cooler evenings, easy family dinners, or when you want something nourishing, comforting, and effortlessly delicious.

*This is an AI simplified version of our favourite, not tested yet.

Ingredients

  • 600 g mixed firm white fish (such as snapper, cod, barramundi, flathead, ling, or hoki), cut into chunks
  • 200 g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1 small tin crab meat, drained (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 500 g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
  • ½ cup cream
  • Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.
  3. Add potatoes and stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  4. Lightly mash a few potato pieces against the side of the pot to thicken the soup.
  5. Add fish and prawns, cover, and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, until just cooked through.
  6. Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat gently, do not boil.
  7. Serve hot, with optional parsley or cracked pepper on top.
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Pro tip: The flavour comes from gently cooking the onion in butter, don’t rush this step. If you want it richer, finish with a small knob of butter or a squeeze of lemon just before serving.

Optional Extras

  • Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
  • A squeeze of lemon or a little lemon zest

Nutrition

Energy275 cal / 1151 kJ
Carbs15g
Net Carbs13g
Fibre2g
Protein28g