Fish Chowder Recipe Roatnotrunner

1. 1

   In a 4 qt or larger saucepan, fry bacon until crispy but not burned.

2. 2

   Remove, crush and reserve the bacon and leave the bacon grease in the saucepan

3. 3

   Put the celery, garlic & onion in the pan and saute inthe bacon grease over medium heat until the celery is tender

4. 4

   Add the chicken, fish or seafood stock or clam juice, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, thyme, and bring the mixture to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat, cover & simmer for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are almost done, stirring occassionally

6. 6

   Add the fish, stir lightly, cover and simmer another 5 minutes until the fish is opaque.

7. 7

   Increase heat back to medium, add cream and bacon bits.

8. 8

   Cook for another 3 minutes or until heated through.

9. 9

   Salt and pepper to taste

10. 10

    Serve with oyster crackers, garlic bread and cold beer.

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