Nova Scotia Fish Chowder Recipe

Name: Nova Scotia Fish Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb. fish fillet (cod, halibut, haddock, etc.); 1/4 lb. bacon (optional) or oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 c. diced potatoes; 1 chopped carrot; 1 1/4 c. water (or more, optional); 3 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. margarine; 2 Tbsp. dry parsley flakes; 2 tsp. flour, mixed with 1/4 c. cold water; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. fish fillet (cod, halibut, haddock, etc.)
1/4 lb. bacon (optional) or oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 c. diced potatoes
1 chopped carrot
1 1/4 c. water (or more, optional)
3 c. milk
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. dry parsley flakes
2 tsp. flour, mixed with 1/4 c. cold water
salt and pepper

1
Cut fish in bite size chunks.
2
Saute bacon; brown until crisp. Remove and save for garnish.
3
Remove all fat except 2 teaspoons. In a large pan or Dutch oven, saute onion until tender.
4
Add potatoes, carrot and water; simmer until almost done (10 to 15 minutes).
5
Add fish and simmer 5 minutes more.
6
Add flour and water mixture and cook until thickened.
7
Add rest of ingredients and heat, but do not boil.
8
Serve hot, garnished with bacon bits.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fish fillet (cod, halibut, haddock, etc.), 1/4 lb. bacon (optional) or oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 c. diced potatoes, and more.

Yes, Nova Scotia 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.

Nova Scotia Fish Chowder

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