Creole Fish Chowder

Dive into the hearty and bold flavors of Creole Fish Chowder, a soul-warming dish that brings the vibrant essence of Louisiana to your table. This comforting seafood-packed recipe features tender fish fillets and optional shrimp, simmered in a rich tomato-based broth spiced with Creole seasoning, paprika, and thyme. Loaded with chunks of potatoes, fresh bell peppers, celery, and onions, it delivers a robust medley of textures and flavors in every spoonful. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal, this chowder is ready in just 50 minutes and serves up to six. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a one-pot masterpiece that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether you're a seafood lover or a fan of bold Cajun cooking, this Creole-inspired chowder is sure to elevate your soup repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or seafood stock
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound fish fillets (like cod, haddock, or tilapia), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 4

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and stock. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the diced potatoes, Creole seasoning, paprika, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Gently stir in the fish pieces and shrimp (if using). Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and taste the chowder, adjusting seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the chowder into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3111.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1692.0

Total Fat 49.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 677.9mg	0%
Sodium 4293.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 165.2g	0%

Vitamin D 1312.7IU	0%
Calcium 569.0mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 6393.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 38.7%

Carbs: 35.2%