We definitely cannot complain about the weather we've been having the last couple of weeks. It has been bright blue skies and very sunny.
But when that sun goes down, the temperature plummets!

As the days get colder and longer, soup is the best dish for keeping us warm and satisfied at night.




Last month I shared a recipe for Scallop Chowder and this month I'm sharing a recipe for a super easy, creamy, delicious Smoked Salmon Chowder.

makes 4 servings
1 onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken stock
12 ounces smoked salmon, cut into ribbons
a handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 lemon, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a heavy pot, sauté the onion gently in the butter, then add the potatoes, milk and stock and simmer until the potatoes are very tender.
Add the smoked salmon, thyme and parsley and season well with freshly ground pepper and salt, if it needs it.
Heat everything through then squeeze 1/2 lemon into the pot.

Enjoy!

PS You might notice that there's corn in my chowder. My husband requested it. I added a small can of drained corn to the chowder this time and it was great!