Scallop Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 lb sea scallops, chopped
• 1 quart whipping cream
• 1/4 cup Pernod
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• chopped fresh chives (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter ina Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes or until tender.

2. 2

   Add potatoes and cook 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add scallops and cook 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in whipping cream. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in Pernod, if using, thyme, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Garnish, if desired.