Ingredients for - Mimi's Smoked Salmon Chowder

1. Butter 2 tablespoons
2. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
3. Chopped onion 1 cup
4. Garlic, chopped 2 cloves
5. Chopped celery ½ cup
6. All-purpose flour ½ cup
7. Chicken broth or vegetable broth 6 cups
8. Potatoes - peeled and cubed 1 pound
9. Dried dill weed 1 teaspoon
10. Dried tarragon 1 teaspoon
11. Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
12. Paprika ½ teaspoon
13. Smoked salmon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 8 ounces
14. White wine ¼ cup
15. Fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon
16. Hot sauce ¼ teaspoon
17. Salt 1 teaspoon
18. Fresh-ground black pepper 1 teaspoon
19. Half and half 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Mimi's Smoked Salmon Chowder

1 . Stage

In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine the butter, olive oil, onion, garlic, and celery. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onions are transparent. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to make a dry roux. Gradually add the chicken broth and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in the potatoes, dill, tarragon, thyme, and paprika. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

2 . Stage

Stir in the salmon, wine, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat, uncovered for 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Mix in the half-and-half and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let the chowder boil after adding the half-and-half. Serve hot.