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Creamy Two Way Salmon Soup

A luxurious, creamy 3-gallon salmon chowder featuring tender fresh salmon fillet, savory smoked salmon, mirepoix, fresh cucumbers, and sherry wine, enriched with RC Seafood Bisque Mix, RC Fish Base, and RC Dill Sauce Mix.

Yield / Servings

3 Gallons Total Yield

Category

Soups / Seafood Chowders

Ingredients

15 Components
Water (for Bisque) 1 gallon
Milk (for Bisque) 1 gallon
Cucumbers Peeled, cut in ½ inch pieces 4 count
Carrots Peeled, cut in ½ inch pieces 1 lb.
Celery Cut in ½ inch pieces 1 bunch
Olive Oil 4 oz.
Shallots Chopped 4 Tbsp.
Sherry Wine 12 oz.
Water (for Fish Base) 2 quarts
Salmon Fillet Skin removed, ¼ inch dice 3¼ lbs.
Smoked Salmon ¼ inch dice 1 lb.
RC Dill Sauce Mix Prepared according to label 16 oz.
Fresh Dill Chopped 4 Tbsp.

Preparation Steps

1
Prepare Seafood Bisque

Mix 1 gallon cold milk and 1 gallon cold water with 2 packages RC Seafood Bisque Mix. Prepare according to package directions and set aside.

2
Mince Mirepoix

Peel and cut cucumbers, carrots, and celery into ½ inch pieces. Pulse in a food processor until just minced, being careful not to puree the vegetables.

3
Sauté Aromatics & Sherry

In a small pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped shallots for 3–4 minutes. Add minced vegetable mixture, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Add 12 oz. sherry and cook for 3–4 minutes.

4
Build Soup

Add 2 quarts water and 1¾ oz. RC Fish Base. Bring to a simmer, then combine with the prepared RC Seafood Bisque.

5
Integrate Salmon & Finish

Dice fresh and smoked salmon into ¼ inch cubes. Add to simmering soup along with prepared RC Dill Sauce Mix. Cook until soup reaches 155°F. Stir in 4 Tbsp. fresh chopped dill just before serving.

Chef Notes & Kitchen Applications

Seafood Synergy: The combination of RC Seafood Bisque Mix and RC Fish Base creates an incredibly deep seafood foundation, while the RC Dill Sauce Mix acts as both a seasoning and thickener, perfectly complementing the fresh and smoked salmon duality.

Serving Ideas: Serve as an elegant starter soup for fine dining, or a rustic lunch bowl paired with crusty sourdough bread.