NORTH PACIFIC CHOWDER

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This is so yummy and so fresh! Tender vegetables and tarragon add good flavor to this smooth fish soup. -Pam Woolgar, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bacon strips
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
4 medium red potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pint half-and-half cream
1 pound halibut fillets, cubed
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tarragon sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute onion and celery in the drippings. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Combine flour and cream until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the halibut, tarragon, salt, pepper and crumbled bacon. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with tarragon sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Md Bappi
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with seafood. I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out fantastic. I highly recommend it!


Jezabel Gonzales
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This chowder is amazing! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of corn and potatoes, which gave the chowder a hearty and satisfying texture. I will definitely be making this again!


Odoh Ebule
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of smoked salmon, which gave the chowder a unique and smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Godstime Tuviee
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chowder turned out bland and watery. I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I didn't use enough salt or maybe I didn't cook the vegetables long enough. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to this re


Jade Patience
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This chowder was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less seafood and more vegetables. The broth was also a bit too thin for my liking. Overall, I wasn't impressed with this recipe.


WhatThe HeccMan
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I'm a big fan of seafood chowders and this one is one of the best I've ever had. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of corn and potatoes, which gave the chowder a hearty and satisfyin


Ana Samussone
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This chowder is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of smoked salmon, which gave the chowder a unique and smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosa
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chowder turned out bland and watery. I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I didn't use enough salt or maybe I didn't cook the vegetables long enough. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to this re


Cinnamon
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This chowder was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less seafood and more vegetables. The broth was also a bit too thin for my liking. Overall, I wasn't impressed with this recipe.


Ayden
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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use whatever seafood I have on hand, which makes it a great way to clean out my freezer. This chowder is a de


Misozi Chin'goma
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with seafood. I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out fantastic. I highly recommend it!


Sina Husien
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I'm not a big fan of seafood chowders, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of corn and potatoes, which gave the chowder a hearty and satisfying textu


Yasir abbasi Abbasi
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This North Pacific chowder was an absolute delight! The combination of seafood and vegetables was perfect, and the broth was incredibly flavorful. I especially loved the addition of smoked salmon, which gave the chowder a unique and smoky flavor. Ove