Fish Chowder

Name: Fish Chowder
Ingredients: 1 lb. cod fillets (fresh or frozen); 1 1/2 c. milk; 1 bay leaf; 1 stalk celery; 1/4 tsp. thyme (leaf); 1/4 c. butter; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. white pepper; 4 c. milk; 2 c. diced potatoes; 8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. cod fillets (fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 c. milk
1 bay leaf
1 stalk celery
1/4 tsp. thyme (leaf)
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
4 c. milk
2 c. diced potatoes
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Place fish in a large skillet.
2

Add 1 1/2 cups milk, bay leaf, celery and thyme. Simmer 10 to 20 minutes. Remove skin and bone. Cut fish into 1/2-inch pieces. Strain liquid from fish and reserve for later.
3

In saucepan, melt butter. Saute onion.
4

Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
5

Remove from heat. Gradually add the liquid from the fish, then 4 cups milk and potatoes.
6

Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cheese until melted. Add fish.
7

Heat and serve.
8

Serves 9.