Best 3 Creamy Cod Chowder Stew Recipes

Are you looking for a hearty and comforting meal to warm you up on a cold day? Look no further than creamy cod chowder stew. This classic New England dish is made with fresh cod, vegetables, and a creamy broth. It's the perfect way to use up any leftover cod you may have, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

This recipe includes three variations of creamy cod chowder stew: a classic version, a Manhattan-style version, and a low-carb version. The classic version is made with a simple white sauce, while the Manhattan-style version gets its rich flavor from tomatoes and red wine. The low-carb version is made with a creamy cauliflower sauce, making it a great option for those on a keto or low-carb diet.

All three versions of this creamy cod chowder stew are easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. They're also all delicious and sure to please everyone at your table. So grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY FISH CHOWDER

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WE were tired of the same old vegetable soup and I had on hand some fish that needed to be cooked, so this was the creation of our favorite fish chowder. Occasionally, I enhance it still further by adding another vegetable, such as corn or peas, to add to color and nutrition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons mashed potato flakes
2 cups milk
1/2 pound cod or haddock fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a bowl, combine the flour, potato flakes and milk until smooth. Stir into the potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add fish and parsley. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until fish is opaque.

Nutrition Facts :

CODFISH CHOWDER

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A great, easy chowder made with bacon, potatoes, corn and fish. You can replace the milk with half-and-half or cream and the fish with seafood if you want a richer chowder.

Provided by yanktoncook

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
3 red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels cut off
½ cup water, or as needed to cover
2 cups whole milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound thick cod fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Cook bacon in a soup pot over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pot. Cook and stir onion and red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir in garlic and seafood seasoning and cook and stir 2 more minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and stir in potatoes and corn; add water if needed to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in milk and butter until butter has melted; mix in reserved bacon. Bring the soup just to the boiling point and stir in cod and parsley; cook, stirring occasionally, until fish flakes easily, 5 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1206 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

CREAMY SEAFOOD STEW

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A low-fat seafood stew that tastes anything but, and all ready in 30 minutes too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
175ml white wine
300ml chicken stock
1 tbsp cornflour , mixed to a paste with 1 tbsp cold water
400g bag frozen seafood mix , defrosted
small bunch dill , chopped
5 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
garlic bread, to serve

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion and celery until soft but not coloured, about 10 mins. Throw in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Pour in the wine and simmer on a high heat until most has disappeared.
Pour in the stock and cornflour mix and simmer for 5-10 mins, stirring often until thickened. Season, then add the seafood and most of the dill. Simmer for a few mins until piping hot, then stir in the crème fraîche.
Meanwhile, cook the garlic bread following pack instructions. Divide the stew into warm bowls and scatter with the remaining dill. Serve with garlic bread for dipping into the stew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 2.22 milligram of sodium

Tips:

Use a variety of fish. This recipe calls for cod, but you can also use haddock, pollock, or any other firm-fleshed white fish.
Don't overcook the fish. Cod cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry.
Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh vegetables, you can use frozen vegetables.
Add some herbs and spices. Herbs and spices will help to flavor your chowder. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, basil, salt, and pepper.
Don't be afraid to experiment. This recipe is just a starting point. Feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.

Conclusion:

This creamy cod chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover fish. So next time you have some leftover cod, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!