Description
Hearty New England fish chowder delivers creamy comfort with succulent seafood swimming in a rich, velvety broth. Warm spoonfuls of this classic coastal dish promise to transport coastal cuisine lovers straight to a charming maritime kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 4 cups chicken stock
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) clam juice
- 2 (12 fluid ounces/360 milliliters) cans of evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, or to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a large stockpot over medium-low heat, then sauté onions, mushrooms, and celery until softened and translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken stock, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for 10 minutes until potatoes become slightly tender.
- Carefully introduce fish into the pot, continuing to simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Prepare a smooth slurry by whisking clam juice with flour in a separate small bowl until no lumps remain.
- Gradually pour the flour mixture into the pot, stirring consistently to prevent clumping and help thicken the chowder.
- Season the chowder with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Old Bay seasoning, adjusting to taste.
- Remove the pot from heat and gently stir in evaporated milk, ensuring a creamy and rich consistency.
- Ladle the hot chowder into serving bowls and garnish with crispy, crumbled bacon for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm white fish like cod, halibut, or haddock for the best texture and flavor.
- Swap chicken stock with vegetable broth to make the chowder vegetarian-friendly.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use low-fat evaporated milk or coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that still provides creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg