North Pacific Chowder
North Pacific Chowder might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 282 calories, 16g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 9. If you have tarragon sprigs, salt, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the half & half cream you could follow this main course with the Coconut Cream Pie Made With Half & Half as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes.
Instructions
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 reserved bacon. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with tarragon sprigs if desired.