Yooper Fish Chowder

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Yooper Fish Chowder is a hearty, creamy soup featuring tender whitefish, potatoes, and onions, perfect for comforting meals and seafood lovers seeking a rich flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 3 medium onions, sliced
  • 5 medium potatoes, diced
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 2 pounds fresh or frozen haddock, cod or other whitefish, cut into large chunks
  • 1 quart milk, scalded

Instructions

  1. In a 6 to 8-quart kettle, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Saute onions until tender but not brown.
  2. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and boiling water. Top with fish and simmer for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in scalded milk and the rest of the butter. Heat without boiling.
  4. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

544 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 47.8g 17% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9884.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 613.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 51.3mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 31.4mg 35% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 127.3mg 10% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

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

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).

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