Name: Hearty chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 rashers bacon, rind removed, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 large potato, peeled, diced; 2 cup (500ml) water; 2 tablespoon plain flour; 2 cup (500ml) milk; 250 gram smoked cod, skinned, chopped; 300 gram can corn kernels, drained; 1 green capsicum, seeded, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, to serve

Hearty chowder

Thick, creamy and wonderfully warming, this hearty chowder is packed full of bacon, potatoes and fresh vegetarians to create a tasty soup perfect for cool Winter evenings.

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Serves 6

Prep

10M

Cook

25M

Total

35M

Ingredients

2 rashers bacon, rind removed, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1 large potato, peeled, diced

2 cup (500ml) water

2 tablespoon plain flour

2 cup (500ml) milk

250 gram smoked cod, skinned, chopped

300 gram can corn kernels, drained

1 green capsicum, seeded, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped parsley, to serve

Method

1.Place bacon, celery and onion in a large pan over medium heat. Saute 2-3 minutes, until onion is tender.

2.Add potato. Cook 1 minute. Stir in water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.

3.Combine flour with a little milk to form a smooth paste. Add to pan with remaining milk, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Season to taste.

4.Stir in cod, corn and capsicum. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve topped with parsley.

When in season, add 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed, blanched and sliced.
Note

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