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Smoky Cod and Parsnip Chowder

By: Wendy  
"A wonderful New England creation, merging the sweetness of parsnips with a smoky cod broth. Good fish alternatives include haddock, pollack, cusk, or whiting. Smoked haddock and smoked pollack are good substitutes for the smoked cod. Use 1 1/2 pounds fresh cod alone if no lightly smoked fish is available. Great on cool Autumn evenings! Serve with hot, crusty bread and garnish with fresh chives."

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod fillets
  • 1/2 pound lightly smoked cod, skin and bones removed
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 pound parsnip, chopped
  • 1/2 pound potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. If the smoked cod has a strong smoky flavor, soak it in water for 30 minutes, drain, and rinse.
  2. In a large saucepan, cover the cod and smoked cod with water, and add the juice of half a lemon and the thyme. Bring the cooking liquid to a gentle simmer. Poach the fish for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked and tender. Remove the fish to a bowl, and reserve the poaching liquid. When the fish has cooled enough to handle, break it into large bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. While the cod is cooking, peel the parsnips, and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1/2 inch dice, and place them in a bowl of water to prevent discoloring.
  4. In a large saucepan or kettle, melt 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until wilted and golden. Add the parsnips, potatoes, and 3 cups of the reserved poaching liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Heat the milk and cream in a small saucepan. Do not boil. Stir to the vegetable mixture.
  6. Add cod and smoked cod; stir. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Just before serving, stir in remaining tablespoon of butter. Top each serving with freshly ground pepper and chives.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 349 | Total Fat: 19.2g | Cholesterol: 101mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2004 by COOKKEY 
WOW! This is the best cod chowder I've had. It even beats the recipe in the Yankee main dish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Carl Marsh 
I've tried a few smoked fish chowder recipes, but this is the one I keep coming back to. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2006 by Deana 
Fantastic. Never quite enough liquid, though - we add water to make it a bit more "soup-ey". MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by BOOKWORKS 
This is a delicous soup, but I had to do some adapting. I couldn't find any smoked cod so I... MORE

 
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