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Cozy Cod Chowder
Tina Watson

Cozy Cod Chowder

A creamy, hearty cod chowder loaded with tender potatoes, sweet corn, crisp bacon, and flaky wild-caught cod simmered in a rich, buttery broth. Perfect with a slice of sourdough garlic bread!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2-1/2 lbs Cod or fish of choice (chopped)
  • 3 Medium potatoes (chopped)
  • 5 Bacon slices (chopped)
  • 1 Large onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup Celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup Carrots (chopped)
  • 2 TBS Flour or cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 TBS Black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup Half & half or heavy cream
  • Chicken broth (enough to cover contents in pot)

Method
 

  1. Heat large pot over medium heat. Cook bacon.
  2. Add onions & celery, sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add black pepper, oregano & thyme. Mix well to combine and cook for another minute.
  3. Add chopped potatoes, carrots & bay leaf. Cover with broth. Stir to combine, cover & bring pot to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat & simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes soften. Don't allow potatoes to get mushy.
  5. Add cod. Return pot to boil & then reduce heat & simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. In a small mixing bowl, add cream & flour. Stir to combine & add to the pot stirring until the chowder thickens.
  7. Top with parsley or chives & enjoy!

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Notes

We often use this exact recipe to make a delicious salmon or pike chowder. We like to serve our chowder with garlic bread on the side. Crackers are great too! This chowder makes delicious leftovers. :)