Panfish Chowder Recipe

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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

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Panfish Chowder Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 40 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 325 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 103 mg cholesterol, 324 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Panfish Chowder in Taste of Home August/September 1995, p33