Halibut and Potato Chowder

Name: Halibut and Potato Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h 30 min
Total time: 5 h 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups 2% milk; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup mashed potato flakes; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound halibut fillets, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon butter

Try this great way to mix up dinner standbys. Mashed potato flakes thicken this easy chowder, and you can very the chili powder and cayenne to fit your taste.—Donna Goutermont, Juneau, Alaska

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups 2% milk
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup mashed potato flakes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound halibut fillets, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Add halibut and butter. Cover and cook 30-45 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 254 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 534mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as Halibut Chowder in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2008