Best 7 Rustic Fish Chowder Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate rustic fish chowder, a delectable dish that embodies the essence of coastal charm. Dive into the heart of this classic seafood stew, where tender morsels of fish, bathed in a rich and flavorful broth, harmonize with hearty vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a touch of rustic flair. Unleash your inner chef as we unravel the nuances of this timeless recipe, ensuring that every spoonful bursts with the essence of the sea and leaves you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FISH CHOWDER



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This comforting bowl of chowder uses the natural starches found in russet potatoes to provide body, while a touch of heavy cream adds a velvety richness. The result is a naturally gluten-free soup with a light, creamy consistency that lets more delicate flavors like shallots and fish shine through.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 strips bacon (about 2 ounces), finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 ounces shallots, minced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups bottled clam juice
1 thyme sprig
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 pounds skinless firm white-fleshed fish, such as cod, bass, or red snapper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, until almost no liquid remains, about 45 seconds.
  • Add potatoes, stock, clam juice, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 8 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; season fish with salt and stir in with cream. Heat until warmed through and fish is opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

RUSTIC FISH CHOWDER



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President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of New England. In my version, I use fresh halibut my brother-in-law, a commercial fisherman, catches in Kodiak, Alaska. Top servings with grated Parmesan, minced green onions or a few drops of hot sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
5 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound cod or halibut fillets, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add potatoes, corn, broth, salt, celery salt, pepper and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Mash potatoes slightly., Stir in cod and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 842mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

FISH CHOWDER



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This is one of the recipes I adopted -- it's gotten 5 stars all around, so I won't change it, but I wouldn't use margarine or cooking oil -- I would use either light olive oil or unsalted butter. I also might substitute half and half for the milk, to be a little decadent once in a while...

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb cod fish fillet
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 cups raw potatoes, diced
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cut cod fillets into bite sized pieces.
  • Melt margarine in large saucepan Cook onion and celery until onion is tender and translucent. Add potatoes, carrots, water, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add fish and cook 10 minutes longer.
  • Add milk.
  • Reheat, but do not boil.
  • Serves 4.
  • Serve hot, with freshly baked home made bread or rolls and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 769.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 24.4

FISH CHOWDER



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The creamy, comforting flavor of her mother's chunky seafood chowder nets compliments for Pat Gonet whenever she ladles it up in Wenham, Massachusetts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bacon strip, diced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1 medium potato, cubed
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
Dash salt and pepper
1 haddock, halibut or cod fillet (6 ounces)
1 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute bacon and onion until tender. Add the water, potato, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; place fillet on top. , Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Stir in milk and butter; heat through. Flake fish into pieces before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CODFISH CHOWDER



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A great, easy chowder made with bacon, potatoes, corn and fish. You can replace the milk with half-and-half or cream and the fish with seafood if you want a richer chowder.

Provided by yanktoncook

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Fish Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
3 red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels cut off
½ cup water, or as needed to cover
2 cups whole milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound thick cod fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a soup pot over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pot. Cook and stir onion and red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir in garlic and seafood seasoning and cook and stir 2 more minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth and stir in potatoes and corn; add water if needed to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in milk and butter until butter has melted; mix in reserved bacon. Bring the soup just to the boiling point and stir in cod and parsley; cook, stirring occasionally, until fish flakes easily, 5 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1206 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

GRANDMA'S FISH CHOWDER



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Make and share this Grandma's Fish Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Doelee

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 medium onions, chopped
4 medium white potatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 stalks celery, chopped
yellow celery leaves (add any)
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 1/2 lbs fish fillets, cubed
2 cups water, you can add more
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Chop up the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, put in a bowl and refridgerate till needed.
  • Saute onion and garlic with butter till golden brown.
  • Add thyme, old bay, salt, pepper, potatoes, bay leaves and celery leaves, sauté for a minute.
  • Add carrots and tomatoes, sauté for a minute, then add the water.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes with cover on.
  • Add fish, Worcestershire, wine, celery and cover, simmering for 15 minutes or until fish is done.
  • Serve with garlic bread and salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 171.1, Sodium 1546.8, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11.9, Protein 70

CLASSIC FISH CHOWDER



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Capture time in a cup with this enduring fish stew, traditionally loaded with the catch of the day. It's bursting with the pure flavors of cod, haddock, or even pollack, as well as tender potatoes, creamery butter, and robust, salty fatback.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3 thin slices fatback, rinsed, or 2 slices bacon
4 stems fresh flat-leaf parsley, tied, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish
1 fresh bay leaf
1 large russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch dice
3 cups Fish Fumet for Classic Fish Chowder
1 pound white fish, such as cod, haddock, or pollack, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Add fatback or bacon, and cook for 3 minutes. Discard pork. Add parsley, bay leaf, potato, and fish fumet. Simmer gently until potato is tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add fish, cover, and gently simmer until fish is just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Gently stir in milk and salt, and heat until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Discard parsley and bay leaf. Serve chowder immediately with freshly ground pepper and chopped parsley on the side.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The fresher the fish, the better the chowder will taste. If you can, buy your fish from a local fish market or seafood counter.
  • Don't overcook the fish. Fish cooks quickly, so it's important to be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked fish will become tough and dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful the chowder will be. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Salt and pepper are always a good starting point, but you can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the chowder hot. Chowder is best served hot, so make sure to heat it through before serving.

Conclusion:

Rustic fish chowder is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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