Fish Chowder

This fish chowder recipe is one of the best chowders I've had; my kids love it too! The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California, shared this favorite, quick, and easy recipe with my sister during a fish festival. We top the chowder 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
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 4 cups diced potatoes
• 2 cups chopped onion
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 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

Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Sauté onions, mushrooms, and celery in butter until tender. Add chicken stock and potatoes; simmer for 10 minutes. Add fish; simmer for another 10 minutes.

Step 2

Mix together clam juice and flour in a small bowl until smooth; stir into soup and simmer for 1 minute. Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in evaporated milk.

Step 3

Portion into soup bowls and top with crumbled bacon.