Smoked Salmon Chowder With Dried Cherries

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 lb salt lamb (ground)
• 2 medium onions, peeled and medium dice
• 3 carrots, peeled and medium dice
• 3 stalks celery, medium dice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 3 -4 large russet potatoes, peeled and medium dice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 8 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Recipe

• 1 heat a large heavy bottom pot over medium/high heat.
• 2 add the bacon or salt lamb and stir until it renders and begins to brown.
• 3 add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes.
• 4 add the stock, tomato paste and milk and bring to a simmer.
• 5 add the cherries, potatoes, cream and corn and simmer for about 15 minutes - be careful not to let it boil!
• 6 add the salmon and thyme and simmer for about 15 minutes more.
• 7 garnish with the chives and taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.