Salmon chowder in coconut milk

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Ingredients

For the Thai Coconut Broth:

5 cups of low sodium vegetable or chicken stock

1 can 15 oz. full fat coconut milk

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 shallot minced

2 cloves of garlic minced

1 teaspoon lime zest

1 stalk lemongrass cut in chunks and bruised

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Soup:

1 1/2 pounds wild salmon fillet pin bones removed cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 easpoonkosher salt

1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil

1 medium onion chopped

1 red or yellow bell pepper* diced

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

3 cloves of garlic minced

1 can 15 oz. coconut milk

1 cup broccoli florets rinsed

2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed

1/4 easpoonmaple syrup

2 scallions thinly sliced

3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped – plus more as garnish


Directions

Instructions To make the coconut broth: Place all the broth ingredients in a medium sized saucepan. Let it come to a boil in medium high heat, and then turn it down to medium-low heat to simmer for 35-40 minutes. Strain the coconut broth and discard the solids. * Set it aside. To make the soup: Season the salmon with ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in the onion and pepper, and cook, stirring regularly, until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add in the grated ginger and garlic and cook for 45 seconds. Add in the reserved coconut broth along with the second can of coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and then let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and stir in the salmon cubes**. Let is cook for 3 minutes. Add in the broccoli, lime juice, and maple syrup. Cook for another 3 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary. Serve garnished with scallions and cilantro.

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