A lower-calorie way to make Acadian Fish Chowder
Acadian Fish Chowder — with haddock, potatoes, and a light milk broth
Firm white fish, mussels, potatoes, and vegetables make a creamy Maritime chowder without heavy cream, about 410 kcal per serving.
Control moisture first, build flavor through browning and aromatics, and use measured rich ingredients only where they are most noticeable. The finished acadian fish chowder keeps its traditional shape and defining texture without a greasy or watery finish.
What changes—and what stays
From with cream, butter, and bacon often 600–800 kcal to 410 calories
Use low-fat milk, blended potato, and mussel liquor instead of cream and butter. Haddock, mussel liquor, thyme, bay, celery, leek, and milk create gentle Acadian richness.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | Use low-fat milk, blended potato, and mussel liquor instead of cream and butter | Haddock, mussel liquor, thyme, bay, celery, leek, and milk create gentle Acadian richness. |
How the flavor stays
Haddock, mussel liquor, thyme, bay, celery, leek, and milk create gentle Acadian richness.
A cost rule that survives inflation
Potatoes and seasonal white fish make a mixed-seafood chowder affordable for eight.
Ingredients for 8
Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.
- 1 kghaddock or cod
- 700 gmussels
- 1 kgpotatoes
- 600 gleeks and celery
- 1.5 llow-fat milk
- 1 lfish stock
- 400 gcorn kernels
- 25 ggarlic
- 10 gthyme and bay
Method
Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.
Step 1 · follow the visible cue
Steam mussels and strain liquor
Open mussels in a covered pot and strain their liquid through a fine cloth.
Look for: Shells are open and liquor is free of grit.
Step 2 · follow the visible cue
Cook vegetables and potatoes
Simmer leeks, celery, corn, and potatoes gently in stock.
Look for: Potatoes yield at the edge but keep corners.
Step 3 · follow the visible cue
Blend only a small portion
Blend some potato with milk and return it without boiling.
Look for: Broth lightly coats a spoon and remains smooth.
Step 4 · follow the visible cue
Poach fish at the finish
Add fish chunks and mussels and poach only until fish flakes in large pieces.
Look for: Fish is moist and milk has not split.
Calories at the same serving size
185 kcal · 31% lower estimated
The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 8 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.
Keep the leftovers in the same spirit
Cool Acadian Fish Chowder within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only what you need.
Cool Acadian Fish Chowder within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Can Acadian Fish Chowder be prepared a day ahead?
Yes. Chill promptly and keep crisp or delicate components separate until serving. Cool Acadian Fish Chowder within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only what you need.
What does the calorie figure for Acadian Fish Chowder include?
It covers one of the stated servings from the listed quantities only; extra sides are not included. Use low-fat milk, blended potato, and mussel liquor instead of cream and butter.
- haddock or cod1 kg
- mussels700 g
- potatoes1 kg
- leeks and celery600 g
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Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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