Description
Hearty Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder for Cozy Nights In is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and creamy chowder is brimming with fresh seafood—including white fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels—combined with hearty potatoes and aromatic herbs. The delightful medley of flavors creates a warm, satisfying dish that will impress your family and friends. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, this chowder can be ready in under an hour, making it a fantastic option for both casual dinners and special gatherings. Serve it hot alongside crusty bread for a cozy meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 pound white fish (haddock, cod, or halibut)
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 pound scallops
- 1 pound mussels
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cups seafood stock
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: chop potatoes into cubes, mince garlic, and dice onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion in oil or butter until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped potatoes and add enough seafood stock to cover them. Simmer until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Add white fish cubes, shrimp, scallops, mussels, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Allow the chowder to simmer gently for about 15 minutes until all seafood is cooked through.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg