Corn-and-Cod Chowder

Name: Corn-and-Cod Chowder
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams sliced bacon; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 rib celery, chopped; 237 milliliters bottled clam juice; 680 grams cod fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 473 milliliters fresh (cut from about 3 ears) or frozen corn kernels; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 237 milliliters milk; 2 onions, chopped; 340 grams boiling potatoes (about 2), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks; 0 teaspoons dried red-pepper flakes; 1 teaspoons salt; 473 milliliters water

Corn-and-Cod Chowder might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 685 calories, 43g of protein, and 41g of fat. This recipe serves 4. If you have red-pepper flakes, milk, bottled clam juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp.

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Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble when cooled.

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Add the butter and onions to the pot. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Add the water, clam juice, potatoes, celery, red-pepper flakes, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

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Return the bacon to the pot.

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Add the corn, milk, and cream and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the cod and pepper. Bring back to a simmer and cook until just done, about 3 minutes longer.

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Fish Alternatives: Use a relatively firm, mild fish that won't disintegrate in the soup, such as pollack, orange roughy, or ocean perch.

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Wine Recommendation: A rich chardonnay from California will pair nicely with the creaminess of the chowder. Try to find one that hasn't been aged in oak.

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