Salmon Chowder

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup mini gnocchi
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 8 ounces hot-smoked salmon
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• fresh dill, parsley and lemon

Instructions

Follow each step in order. The directions below are written so a beginner can understand what to do, what to look for, and when to move on to the next step.

1. Step 1.Cook bacon until crisp and reserve it.
2. Step 2.Soften onion, carrot and celery in the rendered fat.
3. Step 3.Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Step 4.Add broth and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
5. Step 5.Cook until the vegetables are tender.
6. Step 6.Add gnocchi and cook according to its package timing.
7. Step 7.Fold in corn, salmon, milk, cream and Parmesan.
8. Step 8.Warm gently without boiling, then finish with herbs and lemon.