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new england chowder (sallye)

(2 ratings)
grandedame avatar
Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

Good for "what ails ye" on a cold winter's day.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For new england chowder (sallye)

  • 3 slice
    thick cut bacon
  • 1 lg
    white onion
  • 1 or 2 lg
    russet potato
  • 1-1/2 c
    water
  • 2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 md
    bay leaf
  • 1
    chicken bouillon cube (optional)
  • 1 pkg
    frozen mixed vegetables (10 to16 ounces)
  • 12 to 16 oz
    cod or haddock fillets (frozen ok)
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    instant mashed potatoes (opetional)
  • 1 c
    shredded cheese (optional)
  • 12 to 14 oz
    medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined (optional)

How To Make new england chowder (sallye)

  • 1
    Peel and dice potatoes into bite sized pieces. Peel and dice onion Set aside
  • 2
    Cut fish into bite size pieces. I find it easier to cut if it is partially frozen. Set aside.
  • 3
    Cook bacon in a large heavy saucepan at medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towel, reserving drippings.
  • 4
    Add onions to drippings and saute until tender but not brown (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently.
  • 5
    Add potatoes, water, salt, cayenne, bouillon cube, old bay seasoning and bay leaf Turn heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Add fish and vegetables to saucepan. Cook for 10-15 more minutes until vegetables and fish are tender. Do not overcook or fish will fall apart.
  • 7
    Add thawed shrimp to chowder after 10 minutes (optional)
  • 8
    Stir milk and cream into chowder, stirring constantly until well blended and heated through. If soup is too thin for your taste, mix instant potatoes with just enough water or milk to make a thin paste and stir into the chowder, stirring constantly until it thickens up.
  • 9
    Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle crumbled bacon over top of each bowl. You can also sprinkle shredded cheese over top if desired.
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