Fish Chowder

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Description

The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California shared this favorite, quick and easy recipe with my sister during a Fish Festival. It is one of the best chowders I’ve had, and my kids love it too! We top with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 cup clam juice
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Sauté onions
  2. mushrooms
  3. and celery in butter until tender. Add chicken stock and potatoes; simmer for 10 minutes. Add fish; simmer for another 10 minutes.
  4. Mix together clam juice and flour in a small bowl until smooth; stir into soup and simmer for 1 minute. Season with Old Bay
  5. salt
  6. and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in evaporated milk.
  7. Portion into soup bowls and top with crumbled bacon.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 8

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