Fish Chowder

Fish Chowder

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 121.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup bacon, diced
  • 1 cup potato, finely diced
  • ¾ cup onion, finely diced
  • 570 grams whitefish fillets, cut into ¼ to ½ inch cubes, (1¼ lb)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 cups half and half cream
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, add the onion and potato, mix together.
  • In a pot, add the bacon and fry until browned, remove the bacon to a plate, leave fat in the pot.
  • Ad a layer of potato mixture to the pot, then a layer of fish, repeat until all is used and in the pot.
  • Top with the bacon and a black pepper as desired. Pour in the water.
  • Place the pot on low heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Stir and then stir in 2-3 cups of cream depending on the consistency you desired. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving just based on the amount of cream.
Variant: 1. Run the potato, onion, and fish through a grinder with a coarse (wagon wheel) plate attached then proceed as directed.

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