Fish Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 cups potatoes, diced
• 2 lbs cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or to taste)
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 cup clam juice
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 3-4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. 1

   In a large stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.

2. 2

   Saute onions, mushrooms and celery in butter until tender.

3. 3

   Add chicken stock and potatoes; simmer for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add fish, and simmer another 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Season to taste with Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Mix together clam juice and flour until smooth; stir into soup.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, and stir in evaporated milk.

8. 8

   Serve topped with cooked and crumbled bacon or bacon bits.