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Creamy Danish Seafood Chowder with Dill and Salted Cod

Name: Creamy Danish Seafood Chowder with Dill and Salted Cod
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Fish bones, 1 lb; Bay leaves, 2; Onion, quartered; Water, 5 cups; Stock, 2 cups; Unsalted butter, 2 tbsp; Onion, finely chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Celery, 2 stalks, diced; Potatoes, 2 medium, peeled and cubed; Heavy cream, 1 cup; Dry white wine, 1/2 cup; Salted cod, 8 oz, soaked and cut into bite-size pieces; Shrimp, 1/2 lb, peeled and deveined; Mussels, 1/2 lb, scrubbed and de-bearded; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh dill, chopped; Lemon wedges

This Danish-inspired seafood chowder combines the creaminess of a classic chowder with the fresh flavors of dill and salted cod. It's the perfect dish for a cozy dinner.

4.6(610 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 4, 2026

Creamy Danish Seafood Chowder with Dill and Salted Cod — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Stock

For the Chowder Base

For the Seafood

For the Seasoning & Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 539 kcal
Protein: 33.5 g
Carbs: 29.8 g
Fat: 30.3 g
Fiber: 3.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2156 kcal
Protein: 134.1 g
Carbs: 119 g
Fat: 121.1 g
Fiber: 12.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Fish bones 1 lb	0	0	0	0	0
Bay leaves 2	0	0	0	0	0
Onion quartered	44	1.2	10.4	0.1	2
Water 5 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Stock 2 cups	20	2	2	0	0
Unsalted butter 2 tbsp	204	0.2	0	23	0
Onion finely chopped	44	1.2	10.4	0.1	2
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Celery 2 stalks, diced	12	0.6	3	0.2	1.2
Potatoes 2 medium, peeled and cubed	314	8	72	0.4	7.2
Heavy cream 1 cup	821	7	6.6	88	0
Dry white wine 1/2 cup	100	0.1	3.8	0	0
Salted cod 8 oz, soaked and cut into bite-size pieces	222	48	0	2	0
Shrimp 1/2 lb, peeled and deveined	240	46	1	5	0
Mussels 1/2 lb, scrubbed and de-bearded	118	20	7	2.3	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh dill chopped	4	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.2
Lemon wedges	4	0.1	1.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Stock

1
Combine ingredients
Combine fish bones, bay leaves, onion, and water in a large pot.
2
Simmer
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
3
Cook and strain
Cook for 30 minutes, then strain the stock and set aside.

Prepping the Chowder Ingredients

1
Sauté aromatics
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add vegetables
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and celery, and sauté until softened.
3
Cook potatoes
Stir in potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.

How to Make Creamy Danish Seafood Chowder with Dill and Salted Cod

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Building the Base
Add stock, white wine, and cream to the sautéed vegetables and bring to a simmer until potatoes are tender.
2
Incorporating Seafood
Gently add the salted cod, shrimp, and mussels to the simmering chowder.
3
Finishing Touches
Stir in fresh dill and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.