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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.

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·By Troy·January 4, 2026

Creamy Danish Seafood Chowder with Dill and Salted Cod

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.

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Preparation

Preparing the Stock

Combine ingredients

Simmer

Cook and strain

Prepping the Chowder Ingredients

Sauté aromatics

Add vegetables

Cook potatoes

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

Building the Base

Incorporating Seafood

Finishing Touches

Chef's Tips

Frequently asked questions

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