Fish Chowder Recipe
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Fish Chowder

By: AMYTHE 
"The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California shared this favorite, quick and easy recipe with my sister during a Fish Festival. It is one of the best chowders I've had, and my kids love it too! We top with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (299)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup clam juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

Directions

  1. In a large stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Saute onions, mushrooms and celery in butter until tender.
  2. Add chicken stock and potatoes; simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add fish, and simmer another 10 minutes.
  4. Season to taste with Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix together clam juice and flour until smooth; stir into soup. Remove from heat, and stir in evaporated milk. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 356 | Total Fat: 11.3g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by CHERRY007   view full review
“What’s Old Bay?” you ask. Try this: celery seed, black pepper, bay leaf, cardamom, mustard...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by Mariah Long   view full review
This chowder is AMAZING! I accidently overcooked the potatos, so I would be sure to follow...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2003 by CAROLE ROCK   view full review
This really was easy and extremely adaptable. I used catfish, but any white fish would work...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by GINNYG   view full review
Fabulous!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2003 by YOGIMOM   view full review
This was soooo good! My husband's first response was, "Darn, that's good! Why haven't you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by CATHY4436   view full review
I added 6 strips of bacon and used a whole lot more Old Bay Seasoning, plus a few clams. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2003 by DEEGEE   view full review
Outstanding recipe. Instead of the cod, I had leftover grilled striped bass that I used,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LINDYLALOO   view full review
Excellent chowder! An easy recipe to make substitutions and additions. I chopped red chilis...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Awesome. Made with frozen halibut from summer. Weirdly, I didn't have any mushrooms. Turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by JESSICACHINACAT   view full review
I made this recipe with catfish and it turned out wonderful, I only used one can of the milk,...

 

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