Old-Fashioned Fish Chowder

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, hearty New England-style soup featuring tender fish and potatoes in a rich milk-based broth.
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This Old-Fashioned Fish Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines savory turkey stock with creamy milk, tender baking potatoes, and flaky white fish like cod or haddock. The dish is simple yet deeply satisfying, with aromatic onions and dried thyme providing a warm, rustic backbone. Unlike heavier cream-based soups, this version uses milk for a lighter texture while maintaining a rich mouthfeel. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal that feels homemade and wholesome. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete, hearty experience that warms you from the inside out.

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Old-Fashioned Fish Chowder

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 121.4

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This Old-Fashioned Fish Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines savory turkey stock with creamy milk, tender baking potatoes, and flaky white fish like cod or haddock. The dish is simple yet deeply satisfying, with aromatic onions and dried thyme providing a warm, rustic backbone. Unlike heavier cream-based soups, this version uses milk for a lighter texture while maintaining a rich mouthfeel. It&# 226;€™s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal that feels homemade and wholesome. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete, hearty experience that warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add minced onions and sauté for 10 minutes, until golden but not brown.
  3. Add cubed baking potatoes, dried thyme, and turkey stock.
  4. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  5. Add cod or haddock fillet, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in milk, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  7. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, until the mixture is thoroughly hot.
  8. Gently flake the fish into bite-sized pieces with a fork.
  9. Ladle chowder into soup bowls and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 121.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g9%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 13.8mg5%
Sodium 15.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 8.9g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 6.9g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use firm white fish like cod, haddock, or pollock for best results.

Turkey stock adds depth, but fish or vegetable stock works well for a lighter flavor.

Do not boil the milk or fish vigorously, as this can cause the milk to curdle and the fish to become tough.

For a creamier texture, you can substitute half the milk with heavy cream.

Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.

Keywords: chowder, fish soup, cod, haddock, potatoes, comfort food, seafood, easy dinner, winter soup, new england, thyme, onion, creamy soup, home cooking, quick recipe
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