Fish Chowder

The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California shared this favorite, quick and easy recipe with my sister during a Fish Festival. It is one of the best chowders I've had, and my kids love it too! We top with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 386 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups diced potatoes
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup clam juice
• 2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• ⅛ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
• ¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Saute onions, mushrooms and celery in butter until tender.

Step 2

Add chicken stock and potatoes; simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add fish, and simmer another 10 minutes.

Step 4

Mix together clam juice and flour until smooth; stir into soup and simmer for 1 minute more. Season to taste with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in evaporated milk. Top each bowl with crumbled bacon, if desired.