Best 7 Grandpa Alvahs Fish Chowder Recipes

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Grandpa Alvah's Fish Chowder is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This classic New England chowder is made with fresh fish, potatoes, onions, celery, and carrots, and it is simmered in a creamy broth. The chowder is then finished with a sprinkling of fresh herbs and a dollop of sour cream.

This article includes two variations of Grandpa Alvah's Fish Chowder:

1. **Classic Fish Chowder**: This recipe is the traditional version of the chowder, made with fresh cod, haddock, or halibut.

2. **Smoked Fish Chowder**: This recipe uses smoked haddock or cod, which gives the chowder a smoky flavor.

Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are also both delicious and sure to please everyone at your table.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CATHY'S AMAZING FISH CHOWDER



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Restaurant style comfort food directly from Maine that is easy to make and wonderful to eat!! Any white fish such as haddock may be used in place of the cod. Serve with crackers and corn bread if desired!! The real person that deserves full credit for this recipe is a wonderful mother named Cathy that lives in Chicago and loves her son in Kansas!!

Provided by JAY90

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound sliced bacon
1 large onion, chopped
5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 ½ pounds cod fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon strips in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp, then remove to paper towels to drain. Drain grease from the pot, reserving about 1 tablespoon. Set heat to medium, and fry onions in the reserved bacon grease until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, and fill pot with just enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then cook until potatoes are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add fish pieces, evaporated milk, whole milk, and butter. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, and top with crumbled bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 563.9 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

COUNTRY FISH CHOWDER



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You'll think you're on Cape Cod when you taste this thick, wholesome chowder made from a recipe I've treasured for many years. It's one of my husband's favorites. He likes it more and more because over the years I've "customized" the basic recipe by including ingredients he enjoys. -Linda Lazaroff, Hebron, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
4 bacon strips, chopped
3 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, undrained
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fish fillets (haddock, cod or flounder), cooked and broken into pieces
Crumbled cooked bacon, optional
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Add milk, corn, clams, potatoes, butter, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes., Stir in fish and heat through. Ladle into bowls. If desired, top with bacon and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

GRANDPA SEAMONE'S 'LOBSTER CHOWDER'



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This was my grandfather's recipe - he was a cook/baker who owned and operated Seamone's Bakery in Nova Scotia. It is so delicious my husband and I had it served as the main course at our wedding! Serve with warm rolls or biscuits!

Provided by Aneta

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ cup butter, divided
6 cups cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup heavy cream
6 cups milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and onion into a large saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the saucepan.
  • While the potatoes are simmering, melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the cubed lobster, and cook until the edges begin to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Once the potatoes have been drained and returned to the saucepan, stir in the remaining butter, lobster, cream, milk, and sugar. Return to the heat, and cook until hot, stirring occasionally. Once hot, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 94.9 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

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

GRANDMA'S FISH CHOWDER



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Make and share this Grandma's Fish Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Doelee

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 medium onions, chopped
4 medium white potatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 stalks celery, chopped
yellow celery leaves (add any)
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 1/2 lbs fish fillets, cubed
2 cups water, you can add more
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Chop up the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, put in a bowl and refridgerate till needed.
  • Saute onion and garlic with butter till golden brown.
  • Add thyme, old bay, salt, pepper, potatoes, bay leaves and celery leaves, sauté for a minute.
  • Add carrots and tomatoes, sauté for a minute, then add the water.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes with cover on.
  • Add fish, Worcestershire, wine, celery and cover, simmering for 15 minutes or until fish is done.
  • Serve with garlic bread and salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 171.1, Sodium 1546.8, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11.9, Protein 70

PANFISH CHOWDER



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With my husband being an avid hunter and fisherman, I can never have enough new fish and wild game recipes. We especially enjoy this rich chowder. It's a hearty dish with big chunks of fish, potatoes and bacon in a tempting creamy broth. -Cyndi Fliss, Bevent, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound panfish fillets (perch, sunfish or crappie), cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion and celery in reserved drippings until tender., Add the potatoes, water, carrots, parsley, lemon juice and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add fish and bacon; simmer for 5 minutes or just until fish flakes with a fork. Add cream and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

GRANDMA'S CLAM CHOWDER



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My kids grew up on this recipe so now, when they're home from college, it's a demanded meal. Great for Friday nights and Sunday afternoon. Awesome with a pale ale. Not a good recipe if you're on a diet!

Provided by Chef Erfolg

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chopped clam
6 slices thick slab bacon (cut into 1-inch squares)
10 small unpeeled yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (or small white)
2 quarts fresh turkey broth (or chicken broth)
2 large carrots (peeled and sliced in 1/4 inch rounds)
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
2 -3 large celery ribs (trimmed and sliced thin)
1 cup flour
1/2 pint heavy cream
2 turkish bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped parsley
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Lay out bacon in the bottom of a large stock pot over low heat. Render bacon slowly until nearly crisp but while grease is still very liquid (about 10 minutes).
  • Add onions, carrots and celery and cook until nearly soft. Turn up heat slightly if necessary (about 10 minutes).
  • Add potatoes to vegetables and mix well.
  • Sift in flour slowly, stirring constantly, until flour and bacon grease make a roux.
  • Add salt, pepper and hot sauce.
  • Add stock to cover vegetables (no more than 1" over).
  • Stir, add bay leaves and bring to a boil.
  • When just at boiling, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked through but not mushy (20-25 min.).
  • Add clams and increase heat until just boiling then remove from heat.
  • Stir in cream.
  • Ladle to bowls and garnish with parsley.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of fish. Any firm white fish will work well in this recipe.
  • Be careful not to overcook the fish. It should be cooked through, but still tender and flaky.
  • Serve the chowder hot, with plenty of crackers or bread.

Conclusion:

Grandpa Alvah's Fish Chowder is a classic New England comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy broth, tender fish, and flavorful vegetables, this chowder is sure to become a family favorite.

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