Fish Chowder

Name: Fish Chowder
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 strips bacon (about 2 ounces), finely chopped; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 5 ounces shallots, minced (about 1 cup); 0.25 cup dry white wine; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 ½ cups); 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups bottled clam juice; 1 thyme sprig; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 0.333 cup heavy cream; 1.5 pounds skinless firm white-fleshed fish, such as cod, bass, or red snapper, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces

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By

Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on March 16, 2021

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

This comforting bowl of chowder uses the natural starches found in russet potatoes to provide body, while a touch of heavy cream adds a velvety richness. The result is a naturally gluten-free soup with a light, creamy consistency that lets more delicate flavors like shallots and fish shine through.

Ingredients

2 strips bacon (about 2 ounces), finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 ounces shallots, minced (about 1 cup)
¼ cup dry white wine
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 ½ cups)
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups bottled clam juice
1 thyme sprig
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 ½ pounds skinless firm white-fleshed fish, such as cod, bass, or red snapper, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces

Directions

Cook bacon in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, until almost no liquid remains, about 45 seconds.
Add potatoes, stock, clam juice, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 8 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; season fish with salt and stir in with cream. Heat until warmed through and fish is opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.