Easy Seafood Chowder



Seafood chowder is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is packed with seafood, vegetables, and potatoes. This chowder is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

Ingredients:

* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 celery stalks, chopped
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups water
* 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
* 1 pound seafood, such as shrimp, clams, mussels, or fish
* 1/2 cup chopped parsley
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the potatoes and seafood and cook until the potatoes are tender and the seafood is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot.

Tips:

* You can use any type of seafood you like in this chowder.
* If you don't have any fresh seafood, you can use frozen seafood. Just be sure to thaw it before adding it to the chowder.
* You can also add other vegetables to this chowder, such as corn, peas, or green beans.
* This chowder can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve.

Variations:

* For a creamy chowder, add 1 cup of heavy cream to the soup.
* For a spicy chowder, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the soup.
* For a smoky chowder, add 1/4 cup of chopped bacon to the soup.

Seafood chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its hearty flavor and packed with seafood and vegetables, it is sure to please everyone at the table.