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fish chowder

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

Fish chowder addicts have long recogonized that nothing stiffens the moral fiber, straightens the backbone, and warms the soul more than a bowl of piping hot chowder. Knowing this, here's an excellant recipe for chowder that not only delights the eye, but one that smells wonderful, and has a taste that will make your mouth water everytime you think of it. Reprinted with permission, Wisconsin DNR Stock photo

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fish chowder

  • 5 lb
    idaho white potatoes
  • 1 lg
    onion (3 inch in diameter)
  • 1 3/4 Tbsp
    salt
  • 4 lb
    boned fish
  • 28 oz
    can whole tomatoes
  • 51 oz
    can tomato soup
  • 3/4 Tbsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 lb
    butter
  • 1 pt
    half and half
  • 1/4 lb
    soda crackers (reduced to meal in blender)
  • hot water

How To Make fish chowder

  • 1
    Peel, quarter and slice potatoes thin. Rinse in cold water until water is clear of excess starch. Put potatoes into a 12 quart kettle.
  • 2
    Put onion in blender with a little water and reduce to liquid. Add onion and salt to potatoes, cover with water and then add 2 extra quarts of water.
  • 3
    Boil until potatoes are soft. (DO NOT POUR OFF LIQUID). With potato masher, reduce about 3/4 of the potatoes to a puree.
  • 4
    Cut the fish into chunks if your using raw fish. Add to the potato puree.
  • 5
    Put whole tomatoes in a blender for 2 seconds to break up, add to potato puree along with the tomato soup. Cook until the fish flakes
  • 6
    Turn down the heat. Add the pepper, butter, half and half, and soda crackers.
  • 7
    Add hot water to give consistency of a medium thick soup. Simmer for 1/2 an hour. Eat and enjoy. Freezes well.
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