HADDOCK CHOWDER

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"Warming bowls of this chilly weather chowder can include most any type of seafood or whitefish. We especially like it with haddock, cod or grouper. Crispy rolls and a green salad complete the meal." -Eleanor Atteridg, Rolesville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
2 cups water
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 pound haddock fillets, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. , Place bay leaf and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to saucepan. Stir in the potato, water and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Add the haddock, dill, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into chowder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add cream; heat through (do not boil). Discard spice bag. Stir in bacon. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 1394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.