We suggest preparing Chowder with Bacon, Corn and Spinach. Chowder is a hearty American soup, originally a fisherman’s dish with roots in England and France.
Ingredients:
- 2 thick slices of bacon, diced (50 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium potatoes (150 g), diced
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 small serrano pepper (hot pepper), halved, deseeded, and minced
- 1 liter seafood broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 400 g salmon fillet, skinless, cut into chunks
- 300 g sea scallops, rinsed
- 1 small bunch of fresh spinach (stems trimmed, thoroughly washed, and chopped)
- Chopped green onions
- Hot red pepper sauce
Instructions:
- Place the diced bacon, olive oil, diced potatoes, onion, carrot, and minced serrano pepper into a large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Avoid browning.
- Add the seafood broth and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 cup of corn and 1 cup of heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Add the salmon fillet and sea scallops. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach. Cook until the salmon is done, about 2 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh green onions. Serve immediately with warm bread. You can add a dash of hot pepper sauce if desired.
Your Chowder with Bacon, Corn and Spinach is ready. Enjoy!