HEARTY FISH CHOWDER

HEARTY FISH CHOWDER image

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices center-cut bacon
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium celery root (13 oz), peeled and chopped
1 large all-purpose potato (12 oz), peeled and chopped
2 tbsp flour
2 small onions chopped
1 cup bottled clam juice
1/2 cup water
1 lb skinless cod fillets, cut into 1"chunks
1/2 cup 2% milk

Steps:

1. In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. drain and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat. 2. combine carrot, celery root, potato and 2 tbsp water in microwaveable bowl. Microwave until just tender, approx 5 min. 3. Saute onion in bacon fat on medium heat until tender, approx 6-8 min. Add carrot mixture and cook 2 min. 4. Add flour and cook 2 min, stirring. Add clam juice and water and whisk until smooth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Add cod chunks, cover and cook 4-5 min until fish just turns opaque. 5. Stir in milk, 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper. cook 1-2 min until hot but not boiling. Crumble bacon over. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.