GONE FISHIN CHOWDER

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"My grandpa and his brother (they're twins) love to fish," shares 11-year-old Jasmina Kocurek, Palacios, Texas. "For years, they've made this colorful chowder. It's so good that when I entered it in our 4-H Food Show, I received a top award."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 bacon strips
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme
5 cups water
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked fish

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute onion and thyme in reserved drippings. , Add the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Add tomatoes, parsley and bacon; cook for 10 minutes. Add fish; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges