Alaskan Halibut Chowder

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz. diced bacon
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cups fish stock
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 lbs Alaska halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 2 1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper

Preparation:

In large stockpot, sauté bacon until lightly browned; drain excess fat. Add onions and cook until onions are tender.

Add stock, potatoes and celery; bring to boil. Cover and reduce to simmer; cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir in halibut and cook 5 minutes.

Combine flour and sugar; whisk in water. Stir into stock mixture and cook until thickened.

Stir in cream; bring to boil and cook 3 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

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