Salmon chowder

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsSalmon fillets
4slicesBacon
¾cupOnion; chopped
½cupCelery; chopped with leaves
2cupsWater
1cupPotatoes; raw diced
½cupCarrot; diced
16ouncesCan tomatoes
cupTomato sauce
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
teaspoonThyme; dried
teaspoonMarjoram; dried
Pepper, cayenne, garlic powder to taste
1tablespoonParsley; minced, fresh

Directions

Remove bones and skin from fish; cut fish into 1-inch pieces. Cut bacon into ½-inch pieces. In a large frying pan fry bacon over moderate heat until crisp, turning frequently. Add onion and celery and cook stirring over moderate heat until tender and translucent.

Set aside. In a large saucepan boil potatoes and carrots until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Cut tomatoes into bit-sized piece. Add tomatoes, tomato liquid from can, the onion mixture and all remaining ingredients except the fish and the parsley to the onions. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Add fish; cover and simmer for another 10 minutes, until fish flakes and is tender. Adjust the seasoning. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of parsley. Submitted By JIM WELLER On 07-18-95