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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
5 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 thinly sliced onions or 4 cups sliced leeks, from 3 large leeks
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups stock from seafood
  • ½ pound fingerling potatoes sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 6 sprigs fresh
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half*
  • 10 ounces cod or other white fish, cut into 2-inch chunks

Instructions

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  1. 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)
  2. Add wine, stock, potatoes and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes. Add cod chunks and cook another 5-10 minutes until cod is cooked through.
  3. Add half & half and heat until just hot.Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  4. Enjoy.

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: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365

% Daily Value*

Calories 365kcal 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.