Fish Chowder

Submitted by: Terry	Country: Canada
Category: Home/Soups & Creams
Quantity: 8 servings	Preparation time: 0:15 hr. Cooking time: 0:15 hr.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb	cod fillets, fresh or frozen	700 g
1/4 lb	fat salt pork	100 g
1/2 cup	finely chopped onion	125 mL
1/2 cup	diced celery	125 mL
1	chicken bouillon cube	1
2 cups	hot water	500 mL
2 cups	diced raw potatoes	500 mL
1 tsp	salt	5 mL
1/8 tsp	white pepper	0.5 mL
1/4 tsp	dried thyme	1 mL
2 cups	milk	500 mL

Directions

Cut each fillet into 3 or 4 pieces.

Dice salt pork into 1/2 in/1 cm cubes. Fry in large saucepan until crisp and brown. Remove and drain cubes on paper towels. Add onion and celery to drippings. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water. Stir into vegetables. Add fish, potatoes and seasonings. Cover; simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until fish is milky white.

Add milk. Heat gently for a few minutes to blend flavors. Garnish with pork cubes if desired.