5 Fish Chowder Recipes to Keep You Cozy All Season

Whether it’s a cool summer evening or a chilly winter day, these five fish chowder recipes are quick, easy and delicious fish stews that come together in under an hour and are perfect for any season of the year.

Tuscan Fish Chowder with Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts

Our take on a rustic Tuscan soup known as ribollita infuses the warmth and heartiness of this Italian soup with the richness of a fish chowder. It’s the perfect fish stew for a brisk, fall day. When made with Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts or Wild Alaska Pollock Quick Cuts, you can even add in fish from frozen as the chowder is nearly done!

Our recipe for Tuscan Fish Chowder with Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts includes:

• Pacific halibut quick cuts

• Red onion

• Roasted red pepper

• Sweet and yukon potatoes

• Tomatoes

• Rosemary, garlic, thyme

• Croutons

• Parmesan cheese

Wild-Caught Seafood Chowder

The recipe for this fish stew is beautiful because it complements all varieties of wild-caught seafood. No matter what type of fish or shellfish you decide to enjoy, the chowder comes together perfectly with some umami-rich smoked paprika and a touch of cream.

Our recipe for Wild-Caught Seafood Chowder includes:

• Any wild-caught seafood of your choice

• Potatoes

• Carrots

• Onions

• Thyme

• Smoked paprika

• Seafood or vegetable stock

• Heavy cream

• Worcestershire or fish sauce

• Corn, fresh or frozen

• Tender green herbs like parsley and dill

Pacific Cod Stew with Coconut Milk and Veggies

The warming curry spices and the natural sweetness of the coconut milk bring out the mild, wonderful flavors of the Pacific cod in this fish chowder recipe. This is a meal that keeps on giving — as your leftovers sit overnight, the fish stew actually thickens to a curry that you can eat over rice. 

Our recipe for Pacific Cod Stew with Coconut Milk and Veggies includes:

• Pacific cod

• Ginger root

• Leeks

• Turmeric

• Crushed red pepper

• Zucchini

• Tomatoes

• Unsweetened coconut milk

• Basil leaves

• Cilantro

Mediterranean Pacific Cod Stew

This Mediterranean fish stew recipe features a robust and flavor-forward entree that comes together in just 15 minutes. Chunks of Pacific cod soak up the flavors in the pot, cooknig gently to become tender, flaky morsels, seasoned with spices that are always lying around in your pantry.

Our recipe for Mediterranean Pacific Cod Stew includes:

• Pacific cod

• Garlic

• Onion

• Cherry tomatoes

• White wine

• Lemon

• Kalamata Olives

• Parsley or basil

Dairy-Free Corn Chowder with Miso and Fish

Coconut milk makes for a wonderful substitute for heavy cream in this umami-forward, rich dairy-free corn chowder with miso and fish. Made with the wild-caught seafood of your choice, this fish chowder recipe is an eclectic combination of flavors that can be enjoyed on the coldest of winter nights, or as a light soup on a warm evening.

Our recipe for Dairy-Free Corn Chowder with Miso and Fish includes:

• Any wild-caught seafood of your choosing

• Leeks

• Celery

• Carrots

• Corn

• Poblano peppers

• Coconut milk

• White miso

• Vegetable stock

• Thyme

• Cayenne pepper

• Scallions