Potato-Fish Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 scallions, coarsely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 16 fluid ounces clam juice
• 1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, peeled, scrubbed, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb cod fish fillet, cut into 2 inch chunks
• 1 cup milk
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add scallions, celery, and garlic. Cook until tender (2-3 minutes).

3. 3

   Add flour; stir to coat.

4. 4

   Add clam juice and 2 cups water, whisking until smooth.

5. 5

   Add potatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.

6. 6

   Simmer until potatoes are cooked (about 10 minutes).

7. 7

   Add fish; cover and cook until it flakes easily (about 8 minutes).

8. 8

   Pour in milk; cook until heated through.

9. 9

   Remove and discard bay leaf.

10. 10

    Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.