Smoked Salmon Chowder

Ingredients

• 8 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
• 1 large stalk celery
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups milk (any fat content)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 2 tablespoons chives
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 medium leeks (about 3 cups)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large russet potato

1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over low heat. Add the leeks and garlic and sautéthem for 2 minutes. 2. Add the potato, celery, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. 3. Add the broth and simmer until the potato is tender, about 15...

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