A creamy, lightly bubbling soup, densely packed with vibrant green leeks, pinkish-white seafood pieces and topped with freshly chopped parsley. The soup is served in a contrastingly dark-hued bowl which brings out the creamy color, making for a visually captivating image.

Winter Bliss Seafood Chowder with Leeks

Name: Winter Bliss Seafood Chowder with Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Leek, 2 stalks thinly sliced; Mixed seafood (like shrimp, scallops, and mussels), 1 1/2 cups use fresh or frozen; Chicken or vegetable stock, 4 cups; White wine, 1/2 cup; Thyme, 3 springs; Heavy cream, 1/2 cup; Potato, 1 large diced; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Butter, 2 tbsp; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Salt and pepper, to taste; Chopped parsley, for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: February 20, 2025

This fantastic recipe is a play on the traditional American Clam Chowder but uses a mix of seasonal ocean bounty instead. The warmth of the soup will be perfect for the cold season and the subtle flavors of leek, thyme, and white wine will balance out the seafood to perfection.

Ingredients (for 2)

Leek - 2 stalks - thinly sliced
Mixed seafood (like shrimp, scallops, and mussels) - 1 1/2 cups - use fresh or frozen
Chicken or vegetable stock - 4 cups
White wine - 1/2 cup
Thyme - 3 springs
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
Potato - 1 large - diced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Butter - 2 tbsp
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper - to taste
Chopped parsley - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥘🔥🧈

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
Step 2 - 🍳🌿😋

Sauté the thinly sliced leeks in the saucepan until they become soft and slightly golden. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 3 - 🧑‍🍳🧄🍲

Add minced garlic to the saucepan and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant. This will take around 1 minute.
Step 4 - 🥘🥔🌿

To the saucepan, add the diced potato, thyme sprigs, and 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until the potatoes become tender.
Step 5 - 🍳🍲🍷

Add 1/2 cup of white wine to the saucepan and continue to simmer for about 5 more minutes until some of the alcohol has evaporated.
Step 6 - 🍲🍤🥛

Stir in the mixed seafood and 1/2 cup of heavy cream in the saucepan. Continue to cook until the seafood is cooked thoroughly.
Step 7 - 🍤🥘🍽

Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Additional

Since seafood cooks quickly, it's added last to prevent overcooking. Try adding chopped celery or carrots for additional texture and flavor. Interested in a little extra? Add some bacon to it for a smoky flavor. Finally, if you want a dairy-free version, you can substitute the cream for coconut milk for a slightly different but equally delicious dish.