Boca Rio Fish Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   Place water and fish of choice in heavy pot; simmer no more than 8 minutes, with lid on pot.
2. 2
   Remove fish from water; set aside.
3. 3
   Brown bacon, then add onions to cook until tender.
4. 4
   Add this and remainder of ingredients (do not include tomatoes, only the juice, if used).
5. 5
   Simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Do not overcook.
7. 7
   Veggies should be crunchy, not soft.
8. 8
   Remove any skin and bone from fish; break into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces and add with stewed tomatoes (if desired) to chowder.
9. 9
   Simmer only a minute or two to heat.
10. 10
    Tastes better the next day.
11. 11
    Be sure not to recook. Only heat to a nice-and-hot.
12. 12
    Yields 4 to 6 servings.
13. 13
    Serve with French bread heated in oven with Cheddar cheese melted on top.