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Salmon Chowder

This Salmon Chowder provides 28g protein and 588 calories per serving, with one batch yielding 6 portions. Quick stovetop cooking makes it efficient for volume meal prep, especially valuable when you need warm, satiating meals. The broth-based format delivers protein while keeping you full between training sessions.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Unsalted Butter(60g)
  • Green Onion (Scallion)
  • Celery
  • Yellow Onion
  • JalapeñO Pepper
  • Garlic
  • Potato, Russet, Baked, Flesh Only
  • 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More For Serving
  • Cornstarch(15g)
  • Corn, Sweet, Frozen(480g)
  • Cream, Heavy Whipping(480g)
  • Salmon(680g)

Nutrition — Per Serving

588

calories

28g

protein

53g

fat

Carbohydrates
21g
Saturated fat
22.0g
Sodium
92 mg
Dietary fiber
2.3g

6 servings per batch · ~286g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Salmon Chowder have per serving?

Each serving delivers 28g of protein at 588 calories with 53g fat and 21g carbs per portion. The high fat content comes primarily from the salmon and cream base, making this a calorie-dense soup option.

How long does Salmon Chowder take to prep?

Quick prep time on the stovetop with 6 servings per batch means you can meal-prep a full week of soups in one cooking session. This scales well for portion control and reheats efficiently throughout the week.

Is Salmon Chowder good for muscle gain?

At 28g protein and 588 calories per serving, Salmon Chowder supports muscle gain phases when included as part of a calorie surplus, but the high fat-to-protein ratio means it's less optimal than leaner protein sources. Use it as a rotation option rather than a primary muscle-building meal.

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