Taste of Home
New England Fish Chowder
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: about 4-1/2 quarts.
This recipe was handed down by my mother, although I have changed it a bit. This really reflects our region, since New England is famous for its fish.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, divided
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3 medium onions, sliced
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5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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4 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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3 cups boiling water
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2 pounds haddock, cut into large chunks
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4 cups milk
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1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
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Additional salt and pepper, optional
Directions
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1.
In a Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Cook onions until tender but not browned. Add the potatoes, salt, pepper and water. Top with fish. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, 20-25 minutes.
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2.
In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around side of saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk and remaining butter; add to fish and potato mixture. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper. Heat through.
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