fisherman's chowder

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 - celery stalks with leaves, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 2 cups frozen southern style hash browned potatoes
• 4 ounces cream cheese (half of 8-oz brick)
• 1 pound frozen, cooked tail off shrimp, cut up into 1
• 2 cups milk (whole, lofat or nonfat as desired)
• 1 pound frozen cod fillets, cut in bit size pieces
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon fine herbs or fish and seafood seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or colby cheese, divided