Bluefish Chowder
Bluefish Chowder is a rich, creamy New England-style soup featuring flaky bluefish, potatoes, onions, and often salt pork or bacon. It's a classic coastal dish, particularly popular in the Northeastern United States, especially around Cape Cod and Long Island, where bluefish is abundant. The chowder typically has a creamy, milk or cream-based broth that highlights the robust, oily flavor of the fish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Bluefish Chowder is high in protein from the fish and fat from the cream and salt pork, with moderate carbohydrates from potatoes. It provides significant omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.8 mcg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this chowder is a staple of American maritime cuisine, reflecting the resourcefulness of coastal communities in using locally caught fish. Nutritionally, bluefish is one of the best natural sources of omega-3s, which support heart and brain health, making this a surprisingly nutrient-dense comfort food.
