Fish Chowder

This is a creamy, comforting & fairly easy to make soup. Paired with some homemade bread, it makes the perfect meal for a cool autumn day.

Ingredients:

2 tbs butter

1 large onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, minced

1 clove garlic, minced or crushed

4 cups chicken broth

4 cups cubed potatoes

1 lb fish, cubed (I used cod filets)

1/2 tsp old bay

salt & pepper, to taste

1 16oz bottle clam juice

1/2 cup flour

3 cups milk

1 cup cream

Sautee the onion, celery and garlic in the butter. Add chicken broth & potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the fish & and old bay & simmer another 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the clam juice & flour. Slowly stir into the simmering chowder, until thickened. Stir in milk & cream & reheat. Add salt & pepper to taste. Makes 8 good-sized servings.