Chowder With Saffron and Fingerling Potatoes Recipe

Name: Chowder With Saffron and Fingerling Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into thin crosswise strips (about 1/4 pound); ½ cup chopped leek (white and pale green portions only, about 2 large leeks); 3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice (or 3 cups fish stock); 1 lb fingerling potato, washed, dried, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; ½ cup dry white wine or ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave; ½ teaspoon crumbled saffron thread; ½ cup whipping cream; salt and pepper; 6 (5 ounce) cod fish fillets or 6 (5 ounce) halibut fillets

Servings: persons

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into thin crosswise strips (about 1/4 pound)
½ cup chopped leek (white and pale green portions only, about 2 large leeks)
3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice (or 3 cups fish stock)
1 lb fingerling potato, washed, dried, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
½ cup dry white wine or ½ cup water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
½ teaspoon crumbled saffron thread
½ cup whipping cream
salt and pepper
6 (5 ounce) cod fish fillets or 6 (5 ounce) halibut fillets

1
Cook bacon in heavy, large pot over medium heat until crisp.
2
Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
3
Add leeks to pot.
4
Cover and cook until leeks are very tender, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
5
Add clam juice, potatoes, wine or water, thyme and saffron.
6
Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and cover.
7
Simmer until potatoes are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
8
Stir in cream and reserved bacon.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt, if needed, and pepper.
10
Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place atop chowder.
11
Cover and cook until fish is opaque in center, about 10 minutes.
12
Using slotted spoon, transfer 1 fillet to each of 6 bowls.
13
Ladle chowder over fish and serve.

354

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into thin crosswise strips (about 1/4 pound), ½ cup chopped leek (white and pale green portions only, about 2 large leeks), 3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice (or 3 cups fish stock), 1 lb fingerling potato, washed, dried, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and more.

Yes, Chowder With Saffron and Fingerling Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chowder With Saffron and Fingerling Potatoes

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