Description

This Barramundi Corn Chowder is a creamy and comforting seafood soup made with tender barramundi, sweet corn, cauliflower, and fresh herbs. It delivers rich flavor with a smooth texture while staying balanced and satisfying. Perfect for an easy homemade meal that feels special without being complicated.

Ingredients

Applegate Uncured Turkey Bacon or Wellshire Farms Beef Bacon, chopped

Yellow onion, finely diced

Fresh garlic cloves, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

All purpose flour

Vegetable stock

Fresh rosemary sprigs or dried rosemary

Barramundi fillet, thawed and cut into chunks

Corn kernels, fresh or frozen

Cauliflower florets, chopped

Heavy cream

Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and cook the chopped turkey or beef bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside while keeping the rendered fat in the pot

2. Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until soft and translucent, then stir in the garlic until fragrant

3. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the flour until fully absorbed and lightly cooked

4. Slowly add the vegetable stock while stirring continuously until smooth and slightly thickened

5. Add the rosemary and allow the soup to gently simmer until the base develops body

6. Add the barramundi pieces and cook gently until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily

7. Stir in the corn, cauliflower, and heavy cream and let everything warm through at a low simmer

8. Taste and adjust seasoning, then remove from heat and garnish with crispy bacon and parsley before serving

Notes

This chowder is flexible and forgiving, allowing you to add extra vegetables like spinach or potatoes if desired

For a lighter version, sauté the vegetables in olive oil or butter instead of using bacon

If the soup thickens too much, add extra vegetable stock or cream until the texture feels right

Gentle heat is important once the fish is added to keep it tender and flaky

Leftover chowder reheats best over low heat with occasional stirring

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American