Fish Chowder

This hearty fish chowder combines fresh halibut or whitefish with bacon, potatoes, and aromatic vegetables in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a warming meal.

Instructions

1. Sauté onions and celery in 1-tbsp of the bacon drippings until tender about 8 minutes
2. Stir in tomatoes and liquid, potatoes, clam juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire and rosemary; heat to a boil
3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes
4. Heat chowder to a boil
5. Mix flour with half & half
6. Add to chowder, stirring until thickened, about 1 minute
7. Add fish and reduce heat to a simmer until fish is tender and flakes with a fork, about 5 minutes
8. Season to taste with salt & pepper
9. Add additional milk if chowder is too thick
10. Serve in bowls; sprinkle with bacon