Can you coconut milk for chowder

[TonyaW]

Ok, so I am craving clam chowder. My son is allergic to shellfish, so I thought I would try salmon chowder. I don't know what to use for the cream, except either ultra pasteurized cream or how about coconut milk? How would that taste? What about sour cream? Would that work?

What do you all use for chowder recipes that tastes good if you can't get real cream or milk?

[philomom]

There's a yummy chowder made with tomato sauce.

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1628...224204,00.html


I only make a Thai soup with the coconut milk at this point. Chicken, rice and veggies go into it.

Or how bout this kind of thing?
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cioppino/Detail.aspx

[Magelet]

coconut milk would make it taste coconut-y but I think that salmon coconut milk chowder would be delicious. (I'd make it sort of california/asian fusion cuisine, rather than really traditional.)

Sour cream would also work I think. I mean, it would be sour, but add cream and fat. Also, cooked pureed potato will add increased creaminess if you decide you want to use just a little coconut milk or sour cream.

[newcastlemama]

I make clam chowder with co milk and my dh can't believe it is dairy free. I use clam juice and I think that overpowers any co taste.