Creamy Fish Chowder

from Family Circle

Creamy Fish Chowder
Servings: 8 Prep 10 mins Cook 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
  • 4 fish bouillon cubes, dissolved in 8 cups hot water
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 pound cod fillet OR: haddock, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Make It

1. In large saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy, 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove bacon; reserve for optional garnish.

2. To drippings in pot, add onion, celery and garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring, until vegetables are very tender, 10 minutes. Add wine; cook until almost dry, about 3 minutes. Pour in clam juice and fish bouillon; bring to boiling. Add diced potatoes; cook 5 minutes. Whisk in mashed potatoes. Bring to simmering.

3. Add fish to chowder; simmer until fish is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley, chives, pepper and bacon pieces if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 164, Fat, total (g): 6, chol. (mg): 26, sat. fat (g): 3, carb. (g): 20, fiber (g): 3, pro. (g): 9, sodium (mg): 1241, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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