Hearty Halibut Chowder

I got this recipe when I lived in Anchorage, Alaska. It's made from Alaskan halibut. The shredded carrots and Cheddar cheese in this chowder make it distinctive.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, diced
• 2 pounds halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and garlic, and continue cooking until the potatoes have softened slightly, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in the chicken stock, tomatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the milk and cream, season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the halibut. Continue simmering uncovered until the halibut is flaky and no longer translucent in the center, about 10 minutes. Gently stir in the Cheddar cheese and red pepper flakes until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.