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New England Seafood Chowder

By: Kristine Lowel 
"We find many ways to prepare the abundance of fresh seafood available in our area, and this 'fish chowdy' is a hearty favorite. Featuring a flavorful combination of haddock, shrimp and scallops, the chowder is great to serve to a group."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds haddock fillets , cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  • 1/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 pound bay scallops
  • 4 bacon strips, diced
  • 3 medium onions, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place haddock in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes longer. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid; set liquid and seafood aside.
  2. In a soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. In the drippings, saute onions until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add potatoes; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Add the milk, seafood, butter, parsley, salt, lemon-pepper and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with bacon.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by LAKRULL   view full review
Fantastic! I used 2 cups milk and 2 cups half and half for a slightly richer base.I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by ANJACKSON   view full review
Definitely five stars, although I had to make a couple of minor adjustments due to ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by Craig   view full review
Even without adding the scallops, this recipe is excellent. Even better the next day.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by Kellyshear   view full review
This was a good basic chowder recipe. I too used salmon that I first poached in chicken stock...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2010 by Loz   view full review
This is the first time I had ever made a chowder and found this recipe basic, quick, easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2010 by Sue   view full review
Fairly blah - I was somewhat disappointed. It was okay but not one of the best chowder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by LFERRON   view full review
Used Salmon instead of Haddock due to availability. Chowder was good and definitely better on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by Dubey Safford   view full review
My kids said it was the best seafood chowder they ever had. I did manage to save a bowl for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by katiecatt9   view full review
made this at my christmas party last night. It was soooo well recieved, and complimented, I...

 

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