Halibut Chowder with Cream Cheese

Halibut Chowder with Cream Cheese

A huge pot of chowder that kept us full and warm when we lived in Alaska. Now, it’s a Christmas tradition.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 3 cups low-fat milk
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 4 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of potato soup (such as Campbell's®)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can niblet corn, drained
  • 4 cups finely diced halibut
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 10 green onions with tops, diced, or more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Reserve drippings in the skillet, and drain bacon slices on paper towels.

Step 2
Combine milk and cream cheese in a blender and process.

Step 3
Combine cream of potato soup, cream of mushroom soup, corn, and cream cheese mixture in a large pot over low heat. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add cooked bacon.

Step 4
Heat skillet with bacon drippings over medium heat. Add halibut, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer contents of skillet to the pot with the soup.

Step 5
Season soup with cayenne pepper and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Cook’s Notes:

Feel free to substitute frozen corn for canned and canned mushrooms for fresh, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

382
Calories
23g
Fat
24g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 382
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 29%
Saturated Fat12g 58%
Cholesterol77mg 26%
Sodium1468mg 64%
Total Carbohydrate24g 9%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars2g
Protein22g
Vitamin C4mg 19%
Calcium179mg 14%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium747mg 16%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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