Description
Dad’s New England Fish Chowder is a creamy and hearty dish that brings the flavors of the sea right to your kitchen. Made with tender whitefish and a blend of spices, it’s perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Cod
Potatoes
Onions
Clam juice
Whole milk
Heavy Cream
Thyme
bay leaves
ground nutmeg
fresh chives
Butter
olive oil
Salt
pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a mix of butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Add cubed potatoes and clam juice (or water) to the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Scald the whole milk in a separate saucepan and gradually stir it into the pot along with heavy cream.
- Gently add the fish fillets, thyme, bay leaves, and ground nutmeg. Simmer until the fish is cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh chives before serving.
Notes
You can customize this chowder by swapping fish varieties and adjusting the spices to your taste. For a lighter version, reduce the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Dad’s New England Fish Chowder, fish chowder, New England recipes, seafood chowder