White Fish Chowder Recipe

Name: White Fish Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 pound salt cod, soaked (see notes); 1 pound fresh cod fillet, skin removed; 1 pound halibut fillet, skin removed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 4 cups heavy cream; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 pound fresh pork fat back; 2 cups peeled, diced potatoes; Freshly milled black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 pound salt cod, soaked (see notes)
1 pound fresh cod fillet, skin removed
1 pound halibut fillet, skin removed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 cups heavy cream
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 pound fresh pork fat back
2 cups peeled, diced potatoes
Freshly milled black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Cut all of the fish into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
2
Cover and refrigerate.
3
In a soup kettle, melt the butter over moderate heat.
4
Add the onions and saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Add the heavy cream, milk, and thyme and reduce the heat to low.
6
Simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, dice the fat back and cook over moderate heat until rendered golden brown.
8
Drain on paper towels and set aside on a warm part of the stove.
9
Add the potatoes to the chowder and simmer until the potatoes are almost fork-tender.
10
Add the fish and simmer for about 10 minutes, until just cooked through.
11
Season to taste with pepper.
12
Serve the rendered pork on the side and let each guest sprinkle some over the chowder.

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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: 1 pound salt cod, soaked (see notes), 1 pound fresh cod fillet, skin removed, 1 pound halibut fillet, skin removed, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, White 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.

White Fish Chowder

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