New England Cod Chowder Recipe

Name: New England Cod Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 3 medium carrots, each cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into slices; 3 celery ribs, diced (or 1 large fennel bulb, diced); 1 medium onion, diced; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into1/2-inch cubes (1 pound); 3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth (or 1 3/4 cups homemade chicken broth); 1 bay leaf; 1 (1 lb) cod fish fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup light cream

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
3 medium carrots, each cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into slices
3 celery ribs, diced (or 1 large fennel bulb, diced)
1 medium onion, diced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into1/2-inch cubes (1 pound)
3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth (or 1 3/4 cups homemade chicken broth)
1 bay leaf
1 (1 lb) cod fish fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup light cream

1
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepot, cook bacon over medium heat until browned. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain; crumble.
2
Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat in Dutch oven. Add carrots, celery (or fennel), and onion, and cook until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes, clam juice, chicken broth, and bay leaf; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3
Add cod; cook, covered, 2 to 5 minutes until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Carefully stir in half-and-half; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Serve soup with crumbled bacon.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 bacon, 3 medium carrots, each cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into slices, 3 celery ribs, diced (or 1 large fennel bulb, diced), 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, New England Cod 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.

New England Cod Chowder

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