Best 9 Fish Chowder Ii Recipes

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**Savory and Hearty Fish Chowder Recipes to Warm Your Soul**

When the weather turns cold, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of fish chowder to warm your soul. This classic New England dish is made with a flavorful broth, tender fish, and a variety of vegetables. Whether you prefer a classic New England fish chowder, a creamy Manhattan fish chowder, or a smoky and spicy Cajun fish chowder, you're sure to find a recipe in this collection that will satisfy your cravings.

**1. Classic New England Fish Chowder**

This classic New England fish chowder is made with a flavorful broth made from clam juice, chicken stock, and white wine. It's loaded with tender cod, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. A splash of heavy cream and a sprinkle of fresh herbs add the perfect finishing touch.

**2. Creamy Manhattan Fish Chowder**

This creamy Manhattan fish chowder is a rich and decadent twist on the classic New England fish chowder. It's made with a creamy broth made from clam juice, chicken stock, and heavy cream. It's loaded with tender cod, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions, and it's finished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

**3. Smoky and Spicy Cajun Fish Chowder**

This smoky and spicy Cajun fish chowder is a flavorful and unique take on the classic dish. It's made with a flavorful broth made from clam juice, chicken stock, and Cajun seasoning. It's loaded with tender cod, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions, and it's finished with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FISH CHOWDER



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This comforting bowl of chowder uses the natural starches found in russet potatoes to provide body, while a touch of heavy cream adds a velvety richness. The result is a naturally gluten-free soup with a light, creamy consistency that lets more delicate flavors like shallots and fish shine through.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 strips bacon (about 2 ounces), finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 ounces shallots, minced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups bottled clam juice
1 thyme sprig
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 pounds skinless firm white-fleshed fish, such as cod, bass, or red snapper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, until almost no liquid remains, about 45 seconds.
  • Add potatoes, stock, clam juice, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 8 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; season fish with salt and stir in with cream. Heat until warmed through and fish is opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

FAVORITE FISH CHOWDER



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Economics had a lot to do with what we ate when I was growing up in New Hampshire during the Depression. Money may have been scarce, but fish was plentiful and affordable, so that's how we began eating this fish chowder. When meat rationing came along in World War II, fish chowder again became a staple in our household. -Fran Gustafson, Bethesda, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 cups water
6 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 pounds cod fillets, cut into large chunks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups milk
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter. Add water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook for 10 minutes. Add fish and lemon juice; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add milk, evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

NEW ENGLAND FISH CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 ounces meaty salt pork, rind removed and cut into 1/3-inch dice
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, cut into 3/4-inch dice
6 to 8 sprigs fresh summer savory or thyme, leaves removed and chopped (1 tablespoon)
2 dried bay leaves
2 pounds all-purpose potatoes such as Yukon gold, peeled and sliced 1/3-inch thick
5 cups Strong Fish Stock, recipe follows
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
3 pounds skinless haddock or cod fillets, preferably over 1-inch thick, pin bones removed
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, very thinly sliced
4 stalks celery, very thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and stems
6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 large (6 inches long or more) or 2 small (4 inches long or less) fish heads from cod or haddock, split lengthwise, gills removed and rinsed clean of any blood.
2 1/2 to 3 pounds fish bones from sole, flounder, bass and/or halibut, cut into 2-inch pieces and rinsed clean of any blood
1/4 cup dry white wine
Kosher or sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat a 4 to 6 quart heavy pot over low heat and add the diced salt pork. Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium and cook until the pork is a crisp golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cracklings to a small ovenproof dish; reserve.
  • Add the butter, onions, savory or thyme, and bay leaves to the fat in the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the onions have softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and stock. If the stock doesn't cover the potatoes, add a little water. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and boil the potatoes vigorously until they are soft on the outside but still firm in the center, about 10 minutes. If the stock hasn't thickened slightly, smash a few of the potato slices against the side of the pot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
  • Reduce the heat to low and season assertively with salt and pepper (you want to almost over season at this point in order to avoid having to stir once the fish is added). Add the fish fillets and cook over a low heat until the fish is almost done, 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the chowder to sit for 10 minutes (the fish will finish cooking during this time).
  • Gently stir in the cream and taste for salt and pepper. If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate (only cover the chowder after it has chilled completely). Otherwise, let it sit for up to an hour at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over a low heat; don't let it boil. Warm the cracklings in a low oven (220 degrees F) for a few minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to mound the chunks of fish, the onions, and potatoes in the center of large soup plates or shallow bowls, ladle the creamy broth around and scatter the cracklings over top. Finish each serving with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and minced chives.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy 7 to 8-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, and peppercorns and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables become very soft without browning, about 8 minutes.
  • Place the fish head on the vegetables and stack the fish frames evenly on top. Pour in the wine, cover the pot tightly and let the bones sweat until they have turned completely white, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add enough very hot or boiling water (approximately 2 quarts) to just barely cover the bones. Give the mixture a gentle stir and allow the brew to come to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered, carefully skimming off any white foam that comes to the surface (try to leave the herbs, spices and vegetables in the pot).
  • Remove the pot from the stove, stir the stock again and allow it to steep undisturbed for 10 minutes. Ladle through a fine-mesh strainer and season lightly with salt. If you are not going to be using the stock within the hour, chill it as quickly as possible.
  • Cover the stock after it is thoroughly chilled (it will have a light jellied consistency) and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

FISH CHOWDER



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Creamy fish chowder! With cod, or firm white fish, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, clam juice, and cream.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Soup     Chowder     Cod     Fish     Fish Stew     New England     Seafood     Seafood Stew     Soup

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
2 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups clam juice
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay (optional, can use a little paprika and a dash of cayenne)
1 1/2 to 2 pounds cod*, or other firm white fish, pin bones removed, fillets cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Sauté onions in oil and butter, add wine: Heat oil and butter in the bottom of a large pot (6-qt) on medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, if using, and turn up the heat, cook, uncovered until the wine reduces by half. (If not using wine, add a 1/4 cup of water with the clam juice in the next step.)
  • Add potatoes, clam juice, spices, then simmer: Add the potatoes, clam juice, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper, and Old Bay spice. (The potatoes should be just barely covered with the liquid in the pot. If not, add water so that they are.) Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium and cook, covered, until the potatoes are almost done, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat cream: In a separate pot, heat the cream until steamy (not boiling).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 188 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 837 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 36 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FISH CHOWDER



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The creamy, comforting flavor of her mother's chunky seafood chowder nets compliments for Pat Gonet whenever she ladles it up in Wenham, Massachusetts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bacon strip, diced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1 medium potato, cubed
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
Dash salt and pepper
1 haddock, halibut or cod fillet (6 ounces)
1 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute bacon and onion until tender. Add the water, potato, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; place fillet on top. , Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Stir in milk and butter; heat through. Flake fish into pieces before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FISH CHOWDER



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The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California shared this favorite, quick and easy recipe with my sister during a Fish Festival. It is one of the best chowders I've had, and my kids love it too! We top with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice. Enjoy!

Provided by AMYTHE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onion
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups diced potatoes
2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup clam juice
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Saute onions, mushrooms and celery in butter until tender.
  • Add chicken stock and potatoes; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add fish, and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Mix together clam juice and flour until smooth; stir into soup and simmer for 1 minute more. Season to taste with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in evaporated milk. Top each bowl with crumbled bacon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 748 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

FISH CHOWDER



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You'll often find one-pot meals in Gullah cuisine, and this fish stew is definitely that! Creamy, smoky, and slightly sweet, it's packed with corn, potatoes, bacon and cod. It also feeds a crowd as an appetizer or main dish.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 appetizer servings; 4 to 6 main dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, diced, plus more cooked, crumbled bacon for garnish, optional
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups seafood or vegetable stock
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds cod or other firm white fish, cut into bite-size pieces
Chopped fresh dill and chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until the fat begins to render but the bacon is still soft, about 5 minutes. Add the celery and onion and cook until the bacon is crisp and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic.
  • Add the butter and flour and stir until combined. Cook until the flour is bubbly, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the stock and whisk until combined. Whisk in the heavy cream.
  • Add the corn, potatoes and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the fish to the Dutch oven. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the fish flakes with a fork, 5 to 7 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with dill and chives. Sprinkle with additional crumbled bacon, if desired.

FISH CHOWDER



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Simmer this hearty homemade soup in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers
1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style sweet corn
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 lb firm white fish fillets, such as cod or pollock, skin removed
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in potatoes, corn and broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add whole fish fillets. Cover; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. In measuring cup, mix milk and cornstarch; stir into chowder. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

FISH CHOWDER



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This is one of the recipes I adopted -- it's gotten 5 stars all around, so I won't change it, but I wouldn't use margarine or cooking oil -- I would use either light olive oil or unsalted butter. I also might substitute half and half for the milk, to be a little decadent once in a while...

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb cod fish fillet
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 cups raw potatoes, diced
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cut cod fillets into bite sized pieces.
  • Melt margarine in large saucepan Cook onion and celery until onion is tender and translucent. Add potatoes, carrots, water, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add fish and cook 10 minutes longer.
  • Add milk.
  • Reheat, but do not boil.
  • Serves 4.
  • Serve hot, with freshly baked home made bread or rolls and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 769.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 24.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality fish. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't overcook the fish. Fish cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough and dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to your chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make fish chowder, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Fish chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover fish. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a fish chowder recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give fish chowder a try.

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