Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

Name: Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, diced; 3 carrots, sliced; 7 potatoes, cubed; 1 pound salmon, cut into chunks; 1 pound cod, cut into chunks; 1 pound scallops; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 ounces cooked lobster meat, shredded; 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked; 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained; 4 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 ½ cups butter, cut into chunks; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Rating: 4.79 stars

73 Ratings
60 Reviews
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Being from the Easy Coast, I've tried a lot of different chowders; however, my Mom's takes the cake. She makes a huge pot of this chowder every Christmas Eve and all of it is gone by Christmas night. Although it is not very healthy, it is an awesome treat once in awhile for any of us that love seafood! I normally throw in a dash of garlic and onion powder. Enjoy!

By Ashley_86

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr 5 mins

total:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

20 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot halfway with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Add onions and carrots; cook until slightly tender, 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Step 2

Stir in salmon, cod, scallops, shrimp, lobster, and crab; cook over medium heat until salmon and cod are firm but chunks are still slightly translucent in the center, about 10 minutes. Drain half the water from the pot and add clams, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Place butter chunks atop the soup; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until salmon and cod are fully cooked and flake easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Note:

This recipe is approximate as I never measure anything when I make it. So if it looks like you need more of something or want to add anything, throw 'er in the pot!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

525 calories; protein 28.2g; carbohydrates 18.8g; fat 37.8g; cholesterol 201.6mg; sodium 324.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (60)

Most helpful positive review

Ray

09/23/2012

Wow, and more wow. I only made half, but this has to be one of the best chowders I ever tasted and made. Next time though, I will add more salmon for the simple reason I like salmon. Read More

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Leasa

04/29/2013

I made this exactly as the recipe called for. It is an expensive dish to make here. I found that you really need to measure the liquids out, as it was too 'liquidy' even after I drained off the water. The cooking time was a bit too long also. I love seafood chowder and even though this was good, I've had much better. Are you sure there's no thickening? After supper, I did drain off again half the liquid and I'm sure it will be much better now. I know you saiud your measures are 'approximate' but even so....we had to 'fish' for the seafood in the liquid. I've also noticed in your picture there is corn, the recipe never called for corn.... Read More

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73 Ratings

5 star values: 60
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Ray

09/23/2012

Wow, and more wow. I only made half, but this has to be one of the best chowders I ever tasted and made. Next time though, I will add more salmon for the simple reason I like salmon. Read More

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kemilla

02/01/2013

This is very similar to the recipe my mother makes (also east-coaster). She doesn't use crab but essentially subsitutes the amount of crab for more lobster. She also only uses haddock not cod and salmon and only uses 10% cream. Additionally, she uses cold water shrimp and puts them in with the veggies to cook. Finally, she adds a pinch or two of curry powder! Read More

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lolabelle65

12/18/2012

delish! took the fat content down a whack by using milk and half and half. still great. even better the next day. Read More

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Leasa

04/29/2013

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Carrie

01/08/2014

This was the best soup! I used catfish that my husband had caught instead of the tilapia (you could really use anything) I also added some Cajun seasoning and some old bay. I put the veggies and potatoes in a pot with 1 carton of chicken broth instead of the water and cooked until soft. So I just kept all of the chicken broth instead of dumping out half a pan of water, then added the rest. Read More

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Jamie Sorensen

04/23/2014

All I can say is...GOD BLESS NOVA SCOTIA! Read More

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Narcis

05/13/2013

I loved this recipe. AS the writer said throw'er in...I used all the ingredients i had....no lobster or clams...but had sole and prawns... I especially loved this recipe for its ease of use and flexibility. I didn't skimp on the butter either...YUMM!!!! It doesn't need any changes. It is fabulous as it is. Nice though that you can make it your own. It is a great starting off point for many a yummy soup/chowder. Read More

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Mountie86*

01/27/2013

Totally Awesome!!! Hit with everyone in the house. My son asked why I have never made this in his life time before, HA. Improvised a little; oysters instead of scallops/clams; purple onions, celery and corn for color; used condensed milk for the half-n-half. Read More

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Mislis66

06/22/2013

I loved this recipe. It is so flexible we add the seafood we love and a fresh bun and this is supper with my husband and I fighting for leftovers the next day. Thank you so much for posting Mom love it! Read More

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Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Calories: 525.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 56 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

dietary fiber: 9 %

sugars:

fat: 58 %

saturated fat: 113 %

cholesterol: 67 %

vitamin a iu: 60 %

niacin equivalents: 68 %

vitamin b6: 31 %

vitamin c: 36 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 14 %

iron: 40 %

magnesium: 22 %

potassium: 23 %

sodium: 13 %

thiamin: 17 %

calories from fat:

*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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Ray

09/23/2012

Wow, and more wow. I only made half, but this has to be one of the best chowders I ever tasted and made. Next time though, I will add more salmon for the simple reason I like salmon.

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kemilla