FALL FAVORITE FISH AND POTATO SOUP/CHOWDER

Fall Favorite Fish and Potato Soup/Chowder image

Provided by Donna Benway @mammawintraining

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup(s) butter
4 cup(s) water
6 cup(s) potatoes, peeled and diced
2 pound(s) fish filets, your choice, fresh/frozen cut in large chunks
3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
2 cup(s) milk
2 can(s) evaporated milk
2 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 teaspoon(s) garlic
2 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 package(s) instant mashed potatoes
2 tablespoon(s) butter

Steps:

In a large pot (dutch oven/stock pot) saute onions in 1/2 cup butter.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Add potatoes, cook over medium/high heat for 10 minutes.
Add fish and lemon juice, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add milk, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, one envelope of instant mashed potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter and garlic, stirring often; heat until butter melts. Serve hot and enjoy.
*variation.....for soup, omit instant potatoes. Instant potatoes give the soup a chowder-like texture.
*suggestion, I served this wonderful dish in bread bowls, the kids loved it!