Fish Chowder

Name: Fish Chowder
Ingredients: 2 or 3 fresh or thawed fish fillets; 2 c. water; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced; 2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 4 slices bacon; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 2 c. milk; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1/4 tsp. dried crushed thyme

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 or 3 fresh or thawed fish fillets
2 c. water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 slices bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 c. milk
3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. dried crushed thyme

Directions

1

Cut fish into 1-inch cubes.
2

In a large saucepan, bring water to boiling.
3

Add potatoes and carrot.
4

Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
5

Stir in fish, salt and pepper.
6

Simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes.
7

Meanwhile in skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
8

Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
9

Cook onion in skillet until tender.
10

Crumble bacon.
11

Blend 1/2 cup of the milk with flour, then stir into fish mixture along with bacon, onion, thyme and remaining milk.
12

Cook and stir until bubbly; cook another 3 to 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
13

Serves 4.