CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND FISH CHOWDER

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This is an old recipe handed down through the years. It always tasted best when made by a friend of mine who was a fisherman. There was nothing quite like sitting down with friends on a cold snowy night, enjoying this hot chowder, fresh biscuits and good conversation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 16-18 serving (about 5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound salt pork or bacon
3 onions, sliced
4 cups diced uncooked peeled potatoes
9 cups water, divided
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 pounds haddock fillets, cut into large chunks
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Fry salt pork or bacon in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven. Remove and set aside. Add onions, potatoes and 5 cups of water to drippings. Cook until potatoes are tender. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook fish in remaining water until tender, about 10 minutes. Add fish and 2 cups of cooking liquid to potato mixture. Heat through. Garnish with parsley and salt pork or bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

Emmerson Mousseau
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This chowder was a bit too fishy for my taste.


Landon Baker
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This chowder was very easy to make and it tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


Toyav Ahmed
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I made this chowder for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Caoilainne McKee
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This chowder is the best I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


Diana Addai
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I'm not a big fan of fish chowder, but this recipe was surprisingly good. I would definitely make it again.


Soma De Menezes
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This chowder was a bit bland. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Tony Jankowiak
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Wow! This chowder is amazing! I've never had anything like it before.


Saeed Rehman
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This chowder was absolutely delicious! The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajmal Gabool
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chowder came out too thin. Not sure what I did wrong.


Ka Na
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This chowder was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Roberta Ortega
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I've made this chowder several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the results speak for themselves.


Rs Grow
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This chowder was simple to make and had a rich, creamy broth. I added a bit of extra salt and pepper to taste, and it was perfect. My family loved it!