Fish Chowder

By stacymd23

Ingredients

• 4 slices center-cut bacon
• 1 lg. carrot, chopped
• 1 med. celery root , peeled and chopped
• 1 lg. potato peeled and chopped
• 2 sm. onions, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. bottled clam juice
• 1/2 c water
• 1 lb. skinless cod fillets, cut into 1-in chunks
• 1/2 c. reduced fat milk
• s&p
• fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 6-7 qt saucepot, cook bacon on medium 5-7 minutes or until browned and crisp, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat.

2. While bacon cooks, in large microwave-safe bowl, combine carrot, celery, potato, and 2 tablespoons water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on HIgh 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.

3. Keep saucepot with rendered bacon fat on medium. Add onion and cook 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring occassionally. Add carrot mixture and cook 2 minutes, stirring.

4. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring. Add clam juice and water and whisk until smooth. Heat boiling, stirring occasionally. Add cod chunks, cover, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until fish just turns opaque throughout.

5. Stir in milk, 1/4 teaspon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes or until hot but not boiling. Crumble reserve bacon. Spoon chowder into shallow bowls; garnish with parsley and bacon.