Fish Chowder Recipe

Name: Fish Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water; 4 bay leaves; 1 1/2 pounds halibut fillets or other firm white fish, skinned; 3 slices bacon, uncooked; 3 1/2 cups cubed peeled baking potato; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large); 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot (about 1 medium); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups water
4 bay leaves
1 1/2 pounds halibut fillets or other firm white fish, skinned
3 slices bacon, uncooked
3 1/2 cups cubed peeled baking potato
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot (about 1 medium)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

1
Bring 4 1/2 cups water and bay leaves to a simmer in a large skillet. Add fish; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Remove fish from pan with a slotted spoon. Cut fish into large pieces. Reserve 2 1/2 cups cooking liquid and bay leaves.
2
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan; crumble bacon, and set aside. Add potato, onion, and carrot to pan; cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Add reserved cooking liquid, bay leaves, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Add milk and butter; simmer 25 minutes until potatoes are tender (do not boil). Stir in fish, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with bacon.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups water, 4 bay leaves, 1 1/2 pounds halibut fillets or other firm white fish, skinned, 3 slices bacon, uncooked, and more.

Yes, Fish Chowder falls under the Seafood 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.

Fish Chowder

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