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New England Fish Chowder

Creamy New England-style chowder with tender chunks of fish

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
easy
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cod or haddock, cut into chunks
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups fish or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley and oyster crackers for serving
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy, remove and set aside

  2. 2

    In bacon fat, sauté onion and celery until soft, about 5 minutes

  3. 3

    Add potatoes, stock, and bay leaves

  4. 4

    Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes

  5. 5

    In a separate pan, make a roux with butter and flour

  6. 6

    Whisk roux into the soup and simmer until thickened

  7. 7

    Add milk and cream, bring to gentle simmer

  8. 8

    Add fish chunks and cook for 5-7 minutes until just cooked

  9. 9

    Season with salt and pepper

  10. 10

    Serve topped with bacon, parsley, and oyster crackers

Cuisine: AmericanCooking Method: soupTags: comfort-food, creamy, new-england