Fishpeople Soups

A special treat for not much extra weight

I’m one week out from my next section hike, during which I’ll be testing out a bunch of new recipes that I’ll post here after my return.  Hopefully for once I’ll manage to take good pics of the end product.  Meanwhile, here’s a lead on something special I’ve enjoyed occasionally on prior journeys.

Fishpeople is a small seafood company that provides sustainably-harvested seafood kits and soups/chowders that can be ordered online.  From their website:

“Fishpeople grew from the fortuitous union of Duncan Berry and Kipp Baratoff. They bonded over concern for the state of coastal fisheries, where overfishing has reduced many fish stocks to a shadow of their original abundance and 90% of the catch, jobs and nutrition are shipped overseas. Together, in 2012, they found Fishpeople to “re-imagine consumers’ relationship to the sea”. Today, their innovations, relentless transparency and passion for sustainability are helping restore habitats, fuel local coastal communities and bring new ease, excitement and peace of mind to fish lovers nationwide with a line of products to help make great seafood simple and accessible.”

Among their offerings are a small selection of soups and chowders in 10 oz. pouches.  Their Razor Clam Chowder and Smoked Oyster and Bourbon Chowder are amazing served over rice.

If you’re out on a shorter trip, a 10 oz. pouch of one of these chowders served over basmati rice makes for a gourmet meal for well under a pound.  And if you don’t mind schlepping the extra weight, 2 pouches of one of their salmon chowders is a hearty meal for one large and hungry hiker.  Obviously not an option for a week-long section hike, but for a long weekend hike these are some pretty tasty options.  You can find them HERE.

You can even keep your pot clean- heat the pouch near a fire, or in a pot of hot water.

You’re welcome.