Basic fish chowder

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFish fillets
2slicesBacon, chopped
½cupOnion, chopped
2cupsFish stock or water
1cupRaw potato, sliced
2cupsMilk
1teaspoonSalt
1dashOf pepper

Directions

Salmon, halibut, rockfish or cod may be used for the fish. Fry bacon until crisp; add onion and cook until tender. Add water and potatoes and simmer 10 minutes or until the potatoes are partially tender.

Cut fish into 1 inch cubes and add and simmer again until fish and potatoes are tender. Add milk and seasonings; heat thoroughly and serve immediately. Serves six. VARIATION:

2 cups grated cheddar cheese may be added before the milk is added.

Stir until melted and proceed. 2 tbsp may be added for thickness.