Short Cut Cod Chowder Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   If frzn, unwrap fillets and allow to stand at room temperature 20 min; then cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. 2
   Heat butter; add in potatoes, carrots, celery and mushrooms.
3. 3
   Cover; cook over low heat about 10 min.
4. 4
   Stir in potato soup, lowfat milk and water; bring to a simmer.
5. 5
   Add in fish, onion, salt, pepper and Worcestershire.
6. 6
   Cut puff pastry into circles.
7. 7
   Spoon hot chowder into heat-proof bowls.
8. 8
   Top with pastry and bake in a 425 degree oven 15 min or possibly till pastry is golden brown.
9. 9
   BAKING VARIATION: Bake puff pastry separately on a baking sheet, according to package directions.
10. 10
    Simmer chowder 5 min to cook fish; serve topped with pastry cut-outs.
11. 11
    TOPPING VARIATION: Blend 2 c. biscuit mix, 1 c. shredded Cheddar and 1 c. lowfat milk.
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    Place a dollop on each bowl; bake at 425 degrees about 15 min.