This Fish & Leek Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines tender cubes of shark and cod with sweet bay scallops, simmered slowly in a savory broth infused with white wine, thyme, and fresh parsley. The base is built with aromatic leeks, carrots, bell peppers, and potatoes, creating a thick, satisfying texture. Finished with a splash of evaporated milk, the soup is creamy without being heavy. Its a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. Serve it hot with crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop.
Fish & Leek Chowder
Description
This Fish & Leek Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines tender cubes of shark and cod with sweet bay scallops, simmered slowly in a savory broth infused with white wine, thyme, and fresh parsley. The base is built with aromatic leeks, carrots, bell peppers, and potatoes, creating a thick, satisfying texture. Finished with a splash of evaporated milk, the soup is creamy without being heavy. Its a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. Serve it hot with crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt the margarine in a large soup kettle or heavy-bottomed pot over moderate heat.
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Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Add the chopped carrots and cook for several minutes until they begin to soften.
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Stir in the bell pepper, anaheim chili, leeks, and bay leaves. Cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the chopped tomatoes, cubed potatoes, fish stock, white wine, black pepper, thyme sprigs, and chopped parsley.
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Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Cover and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender, about 10 to 20 minutes.
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Add the cubed shark, dried cod, and bay scallops to the pot.
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Simmer, covered, until the fish is just cooked through and opaque, about 5 to 15 minutes. Do not overcook.
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Stir in the evaporated milk gently and heat through for 1 minute without boiling.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley leaves and a dash of hot pepper sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 173.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.2g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 88.5mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.7g12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.0g29%
- Sugars 10.1g
- Protein 4.5g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.