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Hearty Smoked Fish Chowder
Savor the heartwarming comfort of this Hearty Smoked Fish Chowder. This creamy, rich and luscious chowder brims with smoked fish, tender potatoes, and crunchy vegetables, all melded together with a blend of herbs and spices. A culinary tradition from New England, this chowder is the perfect dish to warm you up during crisp fall evenings or frosty winter nights.
Ingredients
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons for garnish
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- Bay leaf
- 1
- Fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon
- Milk
- 2 cups
- Fish or vegetable broth
- 4 cups
- All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons
- Butter
- 2 tablespoons
- Garlic, minced
- 2 cloves
- Carrots, diced
- 2
- Celery stalks, diced
- 2
- Onion, diced
- 1 large
- Potatoes, diced
- 2 large
- Smoked fish fillets
- 2 cups, flaked
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute until well combined with the butter and vegetables.
- Gradually whisk in the fish or vegetable broth, ensuring the roux is fully dissolved into the liquid.
- Add the diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- While the chowder is simmering, flake the smoked fish into bite-sized pieces. Make sure to remove any bones.
- Add the smoked fish and milk to the pot. Stir gently and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chowder is heated through.
- Before serving, remove and discard the bay leaf.
- Serve the smoked fish chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy with a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal.
Tips
- For a thicker chowder, you can blend a portion of it and then mix it back in.
- You can substitute smoked fish with fresh fish. Just make sure to cook it thoroughly before adding to the chowder.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Calories: 300 Fat: 10g Carbs: 30g Protein: 20g Sodium: 700mg Sugar: 8g
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