Description

Craving something warm, hearty, and bursting with comforting flavor? This Creamy Fish Chowder is your answer. With tender chunks of flaky white fish, crispy bacon, soft potatoes, and a rich, velvety broth infused with herbs and aromatics, this chowder is the perfect blend of rustic and refined. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners, impressive starters, or satisfying seafood cravings, it’s a must for any meal plan. If you’re looking for easy dinner recipes, quick seafood ideas, or comforting winter meals, this one-pot wonder ticks all the boxes.

Ingredients

1 lb white fish (cod, haddock, or halibut), cut into chunks

4 slices bacon, chopped

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed

4 cups chicken or seafood stock

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

2. Add butter, then sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Stir in potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Cook for 2–3 minutes to release flavor.

4. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

5. Gently add fish to the pot and simmer for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and flaky.

6. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Let simmer (not boil) for 5 minutes more.

7. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and stir in half the cooked bacon.

8. Ladle into bowls, top with remaining bacon and fresh herbs, and serve hot with bread or crackers.

Notes

For a richer chowder, mash a few potatoes into the broth before adding the fish.

Avoid boiling after adding the cream to prevent curdling.

Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for a fresh finish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg