Name: Hearty chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 40 gram low-fat smoked ham, diced; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 large potato, peeled, diced; 2 cup salt-reduced chicken stock or water; 2 tablespoon plain flour; 2 cup soy milk; 250 gram smoked cod, skinned, chopped; 300 gram can corn kernels, drained; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1 red capsicum, seeded, chopped; sourdough toast, to serve; chopped parsley, to serve

Hearty chowder

Creamy, thick and incredibly warming, this hearty chowder is packed full of ham, smoked cod, potatoes and fresh vegetables to create the perfect chowder for those cold winter nights.

Makes 6 Cup

Prep

20M

Cook

25M

Total

45M

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Ingredients

40 gram low-fat smoked ham, diced

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1 large potato, peeled, diced

2 cup salt-reduced chicken stock or water

2 tablespoon plain flour

2 cup soy milk

250 gram smoked cod, skinned, chopped

300 gram can corn kernels, drained

1/2 cup frozen peas

1 red capsicum, seeded, chopped

sourdough toast, to serve

chopped parsley, to serve

Method

1.Heat a large saucepan on high. Spray with oil and sauté ham, celery and onion for 2-3 minutes. until tender.

2.Add potato and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Blend in stock and season to taste. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

3.Blend flour with a little of the soy milk to form a smooth paste. Stir into pan with remaining milk, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes, until sauce boils and thickens.

4.Add cod, corn, peas and capsicum. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, until fish is cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with sourdough toast.

MAKES 6-8 CUPS A can of tuna or salmon can be used instead of the cod … or you can use any other fish of choice.
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