Description
This Easy Fish Chowder Recipe is a creamy, comforting dish that combines the flavors of meaty firm fish, fresh vegetables, and savory bacon for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds meaty firm fish or white fish (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 pounds potatoes (such as Yukon or red potatoes) cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 3 thick bacon slices
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups diced onion
- ¾ cup small diced celery
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 small thyme sprigs
- 24 oz clam juice
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium or regular according to your liking)
- 2½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning (I used OLD BAY® Seafood Seasoning by McCormick)
- 2 cups heavy cream (preheat in the microwave) – add more according to your liking
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add butter, onion, and celery to the pot. Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the potatoes, white wine, bay leaf, thyme, clam juice, chicken broth, and Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add in the fish and simmer gently for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, season with black pepper to taste, and heat through before serving.
- Crumble the reserved bacon on top before serving for extra crunch.
Notes
For a richer chowder, feel free to add more heavy cream. Adjust seasoning as per taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1,050 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
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