Description
Hearty Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder for Cozy Nights In is the perfect dish to warm your soul on chilly evenings. This creamy chowder brings together an ocean’s worth of flavors with fresh shrimp, scallops, and white fish simmered in a rich, velvety broth. The combination of hearty potatoes and aromatic herbs adds comforting depth to every spoonful. Whether you are hosting family or simply enjoying a quiet night at home, this chowder is sure to impress. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will transport you straight to the coast of Canada.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 pound White Fish (Haddock, Cod, or Halibut)
- 1 pound Shrimp
- 1 pound Scallops
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 cups Seafood Stock
- Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Bay Leaf)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables: dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cube the potatoes. Rinse seafood under cold water.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cubed potatoes, white wine (if using), and seafood stock; bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in white fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels; simmer until seafood is cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and whole milk; season with salt, pepper, and herbs; heat through without boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg