Salmon Chowder

Salmon Chowder

-Jen's Creation

Scrounging around in my pantry one night, trying to come up with a something to fix for dinner that was quick and yum, I came up with this recipe...and it was so awesomely delicious!!  Try it with herb biscuits (recipe below) and you'll be sure to have some happy faces around the table!!

Here's what you need: 

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup diced sweet potatoes, about 1" in size
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4  teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 (16 ounce) can salmon, bones remove
• 1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/2 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
• 1/4 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded

Here's what you do:

-Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

-Saute' onion, celery, and garlic powder until onions are tender.

-Stir in sweet potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and dill. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat.

-Cover, and simmer about 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy.

Stir in salmon, evaporated milk, corn, and cheese. Cook until heated through.

serves 3-4  

Herb Cheddar Biscuits

• 1 box Jiffy buttermilk biscuit mix
• 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 t. Italian seasoning 
• 1/4 to 1/2 t. garlic powder (depending on how garlicy you like them!!)

-Mix according to package directions, adding the extra goodness.

-Bake as directed. 

These are quick, easy and sooo yummy!!