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Halibut Chowder

Source of Recipe

Master Chef Don's 2008 Collection


Recipe Introduction

Servings: 8 Cuisine: Cajun

List of Ingredients

2 pounds halibut, thawed if necessary
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced parsley


Recipe

Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into bite-sized pieces.

Sauté vegetables in 3 tablespoons butter.

Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper.

Simmer covered, 5 minutes. Add milk and heat gently.

Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour and add to chowder.

Cook and stir until slightly thickened.

Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley.