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Chicago Fish Chowder
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 6
Delicious chowder from the Chicago Junior League. Serve with green salad and crusty bread.
Ingredients:
2 lbs haddock or 2 lbs cod fish fillets, cut into 2 inch chunks
2 cups peeled and diced new potatoes
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
3 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dry vermouth
2 cups boiling fish stock
2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (to garnish)
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. In a large casserole combine the fish, potatoes and butter; add the celery leaves, bay leaves, and cloves tied in a cheesecloth bag.
3. Season with the salt, pepper, and garlic; add the vermouth.
4. Cover, place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, until the fish flakes and the potatoes are tender.
5. Remove from the oven; discard the spice bag; pour the boiling fish stock over all.
6. In a small saucepan heat, but do not boil, the half-and-half; add it to the chowder.
7. Sprinkle dill on top and serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com