Cape Cod Fish Chowder

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Cape Cod Fish Chowder offers a hearty blend of fresh haddock, smoky salt pork, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for warming up and satisfying seafood lovers. Suitable for casual or family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. fresh haddock
  • 2 oz. salt pork, diced
  • 2 red onions, diced
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 4 large potatoes, diced
  • 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 4 c. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Simmer the haddock in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes.
  2. Drain off and reserve the fish broth; remove skin and bones from the fish.
  3. Saute the diced salt pork in a large pot until crisp.
  4. Add the diced onions and cook until golden brown.
  5. Add the cooked fish, chopped celery, diced potatoes, and crumbled bay leaf to the pot.
  6. Measure the reserved fish broth, then add enough boiling water to make 3 cups of liquid.
  7. Add the broth mixture to the pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
  8. Stir in the milk and butter, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until well heated.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

738 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.9g 22% DV
Total Fat 55.3g 71% DV
Carbs 54.7g 20% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 12.1g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10583mg 100% DV
Potassium 792.8mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 111.5mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 135mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 23.4mg 26% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 337mg 26% DV
Iron 12.9mg 72% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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