PANFISH CHOWDER

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Provided by Bob Wakeman

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

12-16 slice bacon
1 1/2 c onions,diced
1 c celery,diced
1 c diced carrots
6 medium potatoes,peeled & cubed
16 oz mushrooms,your choice,sliced
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp parsley,freshchopped
1 1/2 Tbsp ginger,minced
4 clove garlic,minced
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
2 c half and half cream
2 lb panfish fillets,cut into 1
3 c water

Steps:

1. You will need 1) a10-12" cast iron skillet. 2) a 14qt deep cast iron dutch oven. In the skillet cook bacon till almost chrisp. remove to a plate with paper towls and let drain.To the bacon drippings add onions,celery,carrots,and garlic. cook for 5-6 min.remove to dutch oven.
2. In the dutch oven over med-low heat,add veggies,potatos,half & half,parsley, ginger, lemon juice,3cups water,and mushrooms. let simmer for 30-45 minutes untill taters and vegetables are tender. Add fish and bacon. simmer another 5-10 minutes. serve hot.