Nordic Salmon Chowder With Saffron

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 leek
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons old bay seasoning
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups low-fat whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup wine
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled (or 1 packet powdered saffron)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 lb mixed seafood (scallops, shrimp, langoustines, calamari)
• 1 lb salmon fillet, chopped into a 2-inch dice

Recipe

• 1 very finely dice the garlic and both the and the green parts of the leek, then sauté over medium heat in the bottom of a soup pot with a pinch of salt until the leeks begin to soften, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with old bay seafood seasoning.
• 2 stir in the water, the light whipping cream, the sour cream, the wine, the saffron, the thyme, and the basil. bring to a low boil, then add the mixed shellfish. reduce heat to a steady simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• 3 add the salmon and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
• 4 serve warm, with homemade rye rolls and a salad.