Smoked Haddock and Potato Chowder
A hearty chowder with flaky smoked haddock, potatoes, and a touch of cream. This Irish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs smoked haddock fillets, russet potatoes, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, skin removed smoked haddock fillets
- 2 medium, peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 1 medium, diced carrots
- 1 small, finely diced onion
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz smoked haddock fillets, diced potatoes, and 3 cups chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Step 3: Remove haddock from pot and flake into large pieces. Return to pot, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.








