How long can I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

Can I use a different fish?

Yes, salmon or trout can be good substitutes for Arctic Char.

How can I make this chowder dairy-free?

Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.

Can this dish be frozen?

It's not recommended to freeze cream-based chowders as they may separate.

What if I don't have fresh dill?

You can use dried dill, but halve the amount since it's more concentrated.

Creamy Icelandic Arctic Char Chowder with Dill

Name: Creamy Icelandic Arctic Char Chowder with Dill
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 large onion; 2 cloves garlic; 3 celery stalks; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cups fish or vegetable stock; 1 lb Arctic Char fillets; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp white pepper; 2 cups potatoes; 1 cup carrots; 1 cup corn kernels; 1/4 cup fresh dill; Lemon wedges

A heartwarming chowder with a Nordic twist

This rich and creamy chowder features Icelandic Arctic Char served with fresh dill, offering a comforting yet sophisticated dish suitable for any seasonal gathering.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chowder Base

2 tbsp butter

1 large onion

diced

2 cloves garlic

minced

3 celery stalks

diced

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

4 cups fish or vegetable stock

For the Seafood

1 lb Arctic Char fillets

cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup heavy cream

2 tsp salt

1 tsp white pepper

For the Vegetables

2 cups potatoes

peeled and cubed

1 cup carrots

diced

1 cup corn kernels

fresh or frozen

For the Garnish

1/4 cup fresh dill

chopped

Lemon wedges

for serving

Preparation

Prepping the Chowder Base

Melt butter

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté aromatics

Add onion, garlic, and celery, sauté until translucent (about 5-6 minutes).

Form roux

Stir in flour and cook for another minute to form a roux.

Preparing the Vegetables

Add vegetables

Add potatoes, carrots, and corn to the pot.

Simmer vegetables

Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Season

Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Cooking Process

Simmer vegetables

Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Simmering time: 15 min. Initial sauté: Medium heat; Final cooking phase: Low heat.

Incorporate seafood and cream

Gently stir in Arctic Char and heavy cream, cook until the fish is just cooked through.

Do not boil the cream after it’s added to prevent curdling. Use a wooden spoon to constantly stir while adding the cream to prevent lumps.

Finish and garnish

Stir in fresh dill just before serving for a burst of flavor.

Plating & Serving