OLD-FASHIONED NEW ENGLAND FISH CHOWDER

Old-Fashioned New England Fish Chowder image

Adjust the flavor by adding a bay leaf or dried thyme along with the potatoes (discard bay leaf before serving). Or garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley or crumbled cooked bacon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sliced onions
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups water
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 pound haddock fillets, cut into large chunks

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter. Add the water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Combine the flour and milk until smooth. Stir into potato mixture along with evaporated milk. Add fish and the remaining butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until fish is opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.