5 from 3 votes
Rich Fish Chowder
This rich fish chowder makes a delicious entree or starter soup. With simple ingredients & full flavor, it is perfect for everyday or special occasions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
365 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 2 ounces side pork diced (aka pork belly. Salt pork or even bacon may be used)
- 1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt omit if using salt pork
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups onion or 4 cups sliced leeks, from 3 large leeks, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 2 cups seafood stock
- ½ pound fingerling potatoes sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon thyme or 6 sprigs fresh, dried
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 10 ounces cod or other white fish, cut into 2-inch chunks
Instructions
- Fry diced side pork in a large saucepan until browned and crisp. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, butter and onions and cook until onions are very soft but not caramelized. (They will be a bit brown from the pork juices)
- Add wine, stock, potatoes and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes. Add cod chunks and cook another 5-10 minutes until cod is cooked through.
- Add half & half and heat until just hot.Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Enjoy.
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Notes
- *original recipe used 2 cups. I only had 1 1/2 cups left and that worked fine--and cut the calories slightly!
Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.