Moms Fish Chowder Recipes

MOM'S FISH CHOWDER

Steps:

• Dice the onions into 1/4-inch dice.
• In a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot, melt the butter, then add the diced onions. Cook the onions until they are just translucent.
• Peel and dice the potatoes into about 1/2-inch cubes. Add potatoes and clam juice. Simmer until potatoes are just barely tender.
• About 15 minutes before serving, cut any filleted fish you are using into about 3-inch sections. (It will fall apart after cooking into bite-size pieces. Cutting it up smaller before cooking would yield pieces that are too small in the finished dish. Add fish and simmer about 10 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through.).
• To prevent breaking up pieces of fish, avoid stirring.
• Add the light cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dill. Heat through, taking care to keep the heat low and prevent the cream from curdling.

FISH CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until the fat begins to render but the bacon is still soft, about 5 minutes. Add the celery and onion and cook until the bacon is crisp and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic.
• Add the butter and flour and stir until combined. Cook until the flour is bubbly, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the stock and whisk until combined. Whisk in the heavy cream.
• Add the corn, potatoes and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Add the fish to the Dutch oven. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the fish flakes with a fork, 5 to 7 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with dill and chives. Sprinkle with additional crumbled bacon, if desired.

CATHY'S AMAZING FISH CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place bacon strips in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp, then remove to paper towels to drain. Drain grease from the pot, reserving about 1 tablespoon. Set heat to medium, and fry onions in the reserved bacon grease until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add potatoes, and fill pot with just enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then cook until potatoes are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add fish pieces, evaporated milk, whole milk, and butter. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, and top with crumbled bacon pieces.