Chowder with red fish and broccoli: how to prepare it correctly

A thick and rich soup like chowder is ideal for those who love to eat delicious food. And it can be prepared using red fish. In this case, you will get a nutritious and very flavorful dish. We at joy-pup tell you how to make chowder with red fish and broccoli.

Ingredients:

• Red fish (salmon, trout or any other) – 400 g
• Broccoli – 300 g
• Potatoes – 2-3 pcs.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Carrots – 1 pc.
• Celery – 1-2 stalks
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Cream (20-30%) – 200 ml
• Fish broth or water – 1 liter
• Butter – 50 g
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp. l.
• Salt, pepper – to taste
• Bay leaf – 2 pcs.
• Greens (parsley, dill) – for serving

Step-by-step preparation of chowder soup with red fish and broccoli

• Peel the red fish from skin and bones, cut into medium-sized cubes. Divide the broccoli into small florets.
• Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes. Finely chop the onion, carrots and celery. Chop the garlic.
• In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter. Add onion and fry until translucent. Then add carrots and celery and fry for another 5 minutes. Finally, add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
• Add potatoes to the pan with fried vegetables and fill everything with fish broth or water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
• Add red fish cubes and broccoli florets to the pan. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
• Pour cream into the soup, add bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat and let simmer, covered, for 5-10 minutes.

Serve the chowder hot, sprinkled with finely chopped herbs on top. If desired, you can add a piece of butter for a richer taste.