Fish Chowder
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 appetizer servings; 4 to 6 main dish servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 592
- Total Fat
- 41
- Saturated Fat
- 22
- Carbohydrates
- 28
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 32
- Cholesterol
- 158
- Sodium
- 1058
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Active: 40 min
Ingredients
8 slices thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, diced, plus more cooked, crumbled bacon for garnish, optional
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups seafood or vegetable stock
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds cod or other firm white fish, cut into bite-size pieces
Chopped fresh dill and chives, for garnish
Directions
- Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until the fat begins to render but the bacon is still soft, about 5 minutes. Add the celery and onion and cook until the bacon is crisp and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic.
- Add the butter and flour and stir until combined. Cook until the flour is bubbly, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the stock and whisk until combined. Whisk in the heavy cream.
- Add the corn, potatoes and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the fish to the Dutch oven. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the fish flakes with a fork, 5 to 7 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with dill and chives. Sprinkle with additional crumbled bacon, if desired.