Name: Hearty chowder
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 2 rashers rindless bacon, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 large potato, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes; 2 cup water; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoon plain flour; 2 cup milk; 300 gram can corn kernels, drained; 250 gram smoked cod, skinned, chopped; 250 gram small peeled green prawns, peeled, deveined; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; baked tortilla strips, to serve

Hearty chowder

Warming and hearty chowder packed full with bacon, smoked cod, prawns and fresh vegetables. Creamy, thick and incredibly warming - the perfect chowder for those colder nights.

Serves 4

Prep

25M

Cook

20M

Total

45M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

2 rashers rindless bacon, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1 large potato, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes

2 cup water

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoon plain flour

2 cup milk

300 gram can corn kernels, drained

250 gram smoked cod, skinned, chopped

250 gram small peeled green prawns, peeled, deveined

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

baked tortilla strips, to serve

Method

1.In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute bacon, celery, carrot and onion 2-3 minutes, until onion is tender.

2.Add potato and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Mix in water and bay leaf. Season to taste. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

3.In a jug, blend flour with a little of the milk to form a smooth paste. Blend into pan with remaining milk, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens.

4.Add corn, cod and prawns. Season to taste. Simmer 4-5 minutes. Top with parsley. Serve with baked tortilla strips.

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