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This chowder is my childhood in a soup bowl. A little more brothy than its New England counterpart, this Maritime Seafood Chowder is teeming with bay scallops, clams, and tender chunks of haddock and salmon. The seafood is served in a rich and briny broth and rounded out with red baby potatoes and a classic mirepoix.
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ingredients
directions
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Add the butter and olive oil to a large heavy bottomed pot. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and a generous sprinkling of salt. Saute until just translucent. Stir in the celery and carrots and sauté until softened.
![Onions on a cutting board](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/maritime-seafood-chowder-3.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Stir in the shrimp or lobster paste and toss to coat. Add the potatoes, fish stock, and clam juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are very tender.
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Stir in the evaporated milk and bring the soup back up to a gentle simmer. Add the haddock, salmon, scallops, and clams. Stir until the seafood is just cooked through. Taste and season with salt accordingly.
![Seafood and stock added to pot](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/maritime-seafood-chowder-7.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with celery leaves and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.
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