FISH CHOWDER WITH HERBED OYSTER CRACKERS

Fish Chowder with Herbed Oyster Crackers image

Categories Soup/Stew Fish Potato Bake Quick & Easy Bacon Gourmet

Yield Serves 2 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 carrot, chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped fine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 ounces bottled clam juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 russet (baking) potato (about 1/2 pound)
3/4 pound firm white fish fillet such as halibut or cod, skin discarded and flesh cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Accompaniment: herbed oyster crackers:
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped fine
1 1/2 cups packaged oyster crackers

Steps:

To make the fish chowder:
In a heavy saucepan cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off fat and in pan cook onion, carrot, and celery in butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add clam juice, water, and cream and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
While mixture is coming to a boil, peel potato and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Add potato to mixture and simmer chowder, uncovered, 12 minutes. Stir in fish and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, bacon, and salt and pepper.
Serve chowder with herbed oyster crackers.
To make the crackers:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a small saucepan melt butter with thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring. Add crackers and toss to coat with butter. On a baking sheet arrange crackers in one layer and bake in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until deep golden.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.

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Young Lion

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I love this chowder! It's so creamy and flavorful.

Ali Atwa

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This is the best fish chowder I've ever had. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the fish is cooked to perfection.

Raja Hamayum

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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.

Junnatul Montaha

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This chowder is amazing! I love the creamy broth and the tender fish.

Chichi Ice

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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.

Awais Empire

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I made this chowder for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.

Rlly Busy

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This is the best fish chowder I've ever had. The broth is creamy and flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly.

PandaGaming

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I've been making this chowder for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.

Cute Parri

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This chowder was delicious! I especially liked the addition of the herbed oyster crackers. They added a nice crunch and flavor to the dish.

Prosper Ovuakporie

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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!

Ssempijja Ivan

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chowder is rich and flavorful, and the herbed oyster crackers are the perfect accompaniment.