Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Fish Chowder Recipes Fish Chowder 4.7 (670) 528 Reviews 61 Photos This fish chowder recipe is one of the best chowders I've had; my kids love it too! The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California, shared this favorite, quick, and easy recipe with my sister during a fish festival. We top the chowder with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice. Enjoy! Submitted by AMYTHE Updated on November 15, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 61 61 61 61 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This hearty fish chowder recipe will make you feel like you’re in New England. Fish Chowder Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this restaurant-worthy fish chowder recipe: Butter: This fish chowder recipe starts with two tablespoons of butter. Vegetables: You’ll need an onion, mushrooms, celery, and potatoes. Stock: Use store-bought chicken stock or make your own at home. Fish: We love cod for this recipe, but you can use any whitefish you like. Clam juice: Clam juice takes the seafood flavor up a notch. Flour: Thicken the chowder up with all-purpose flour. Seasonings: Season the fish chowder with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Evaporated milk: Evaporated milk makes the chowder even thicker and richer. Bacon: Top each bowl of fish chowder with crumbled bacon. Cook’s Note Use your favorite seafood seasoning. I use Chef Paul Prudhomme's brand. How to Make Fish Chowder You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade fish chowder: Sauté the onions, mushrooms, and celery in butter. Add stock and potatoes, simmer for 10 minutes, then add the fish.Mix the clam juice and flour in a small bowl, then stir into soup and simmer for 1 minute. Season the chowder, then remove it from heat and stir in evaporated milk.Ladle the chowder into soup bowls and top each serving with bacon. What to Serve With Fish Chowder Pair this fish chowder with oyster crackers and a crusty homemade French bread for a comforting meal. A nice side salad will also work well. How to Store Fish Chowder Store the fish chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat thoroughly, stirring often, on the stove. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “I always use cod when I make this,” according to one Allrecipes community member. “My favorite chowder recipe. It will never be bland if you use enough Old Bay!” “The seasonings were just right,” says Deb Mato. “Love this recipe!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups chopped onion 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 stalk celery, chopped 4 cups chicken stock 4 cups diced potatoes 2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup clam juice ½ cup all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, or to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk ¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon Directions Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Sauté onions, mushrooms, and celery in butter until tender. Add chicken stock and potatoes; simmer for 10 minutes. Add fish; simmer for another 10 minutes. Mix together clam juice and flour in a small bowl until smooth; stir into soup and simmer for 1 minute. Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in evaporated milk. Portion into soup bowls and top with crumbled bacon. Bobby Bats I Made It Print 860 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 386 Calories 14g Fat 34g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 386 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 17% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Cholesterol 84mg 28% Sodium 748mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 12g Protein 32g 64% Vitamin C 23mg 26% Calcium 285mg 22% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 1182mg 25% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.