Yankyee Girl Downunder's Fish Chowder Recipe

Name: Yankyee Girl Downunder's Fish Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g basa fillets, cut in 1 inch pieces; 1 kg swede, cut in 1/2 inch cubes; 1 carrot, diced; 3 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly; 1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 250 g bacon, diced; 500 ml milk; 500 ml heavy cream; 125 g butter; 125 g plain flour; salt; pepper; water

Servings: persons

500 g basa fillets, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 kg swede, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1 carrot, diced
3 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
250 g bacon, diced
500 ml milk
500 ml heavy cream
125 g butter
125 g plain flour
salt
pepper
water

1
Place swede, carrot, onion, spices & enough water to cover in a large pot.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Cook until swede & carrot are just done.
4
Meanwhile cook the bacon in a fry pan until all fat is rendered and bacon is crispy.
5
Remove bacon & set aside.
6
Add butter to bacon drippings, once butter is melted add in flour and wisk, cooking for 1 minute.
7
Set this roux aside.
8
Once vegetables are just done add roux into pot on medium-high heat stirring until thickened.
9
Add in fish and half the bacon, lower heat to a gentle simmer for 5 mins or until fish is done.
10
Add in cream, milk.
11
Stir and gently bring to a simmer.
12
Season with salt in pepper to taste.
13
Garnish with remaining bacon.
14
Prep & Cooking times are approximate.
15
I serve with a cheesy drop style biscuit that I developed to be similar to the Cheddar Bay ones from Red Lobster.
16
Keep an eye out for it in my other recipes.
17
(Yes there are heaps of copy cat's but I couldn't find one that doesn't use bisquik).

1227

kcal

Calories

101

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g basa fillets, cut in 1 inch pieces, 1 kg swede, cut in 1/2 inch cubes, 1 carrot, diced, 3 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly, and more.

Yes, Yankyee Girl Downunder's 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.

Yankyee Girl Downunder's Fish Chowder

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