Ingredients

• canola or olive oil, for cooking
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill or a sprig of thyme
• 1 - 2 lbs. Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes, cut into large chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen, fresh or canned corn kernels
• 3 - 4 cups chicken, fish or vegetable stock
• 1/2 lb. salmon filet, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 100 g small raw or cooked shrimp (optional)
• 1/2 - 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
• salt and pepper, to taste
• chopped flat-leaf parsley or chives