Edwards' Seafood Chowder(Flavored With Hickory Smoked Bacon!)
A hearty, smoky seafood chowder featuring hickory smoked bacon, tender fish, and creamy broth, perfect for comforting gatherings and seafood lovers seeking rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 6 strips Edwards hickory smoked Virginia bacon ⓘ
- 1 cup diced celery ⓘ
- 1.5 cups diced onion ⓘ
- 2.5 to 3 cups diced potatoes ⓘ
- 2 cups water
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes ⓘ
- 12 to 16 oz. fresh or frozen fish fillets ⓘ
- 1 (10 to 15 oz.) can condensed New England clam chowder ⓘ
- 1.5 cups half and half ⓘ
- 1/2 cup milk ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy; drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings.
- Saute diced celery and onion in bacon drippings until tender.
- Add diced potatoes, 2 cups water, and bouillon cubes; cook for 10 to 15 minutes until potatoes are done.
- Add cooked bacon and thawed fish fillets; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in condensed clam chowder, half and half, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper; heat gently without boiling for 10 minutes.
- Season with ground pepper and garnish with parsley before serving.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of fresh seafood like shrimp or scallops along with the fish fillets. If you're short on time, pre-cooked bacon can be a convenient substitute. If you prefer a thicker chowder, reduce the amount of half and half or add a cornstarch slurry. This chowder also pairs nicely with crusty bread for a hearty meal.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a simple green salad. For a complete meal, consider serving it alongside a light appetizer like Honey Pepper Chicken for a delightful contrast.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, do so gently on the stove over low heat to prevent the seafood from becoming tough. Adding a splash of milk or half and half during reheating can help restore creaminess.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Edwards' Seafood Chowder(Flavored With Hickory Smoked Bacon!) contains roughly 605 calories, with 22g protein, 103g carbohydrates, and 22g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin A (104% of the Daily Value), dietary fiber (103% of the Daily Value), and iron (72% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1213mg per serving (53% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to make this recipe dairy-free?
Absolutely! Substitute the half and half and milk with a dairy-free alternative like coconut milk or almond milk. Just be aware that this may slightly change the flavor profile, but it will still be delicious.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).