Halibut Chowder

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Bay leaf (1)
• Fresh thyme (1 tablespoon, chopped)
• Milk (2 cups)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• All (purpose flour - 1/4 cup)
• Butter (3 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Celery (2 stalks, diced)
• Carrots (2 medium, diced)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Potatoes (2 large, diced)
• Halibut fillets (1.5 lbs, cut into chunks)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
5. Add the potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
6. Add the halibut chunks and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!