New England Fish Chowder
Creamy, briny chowder loaded with tender cod, potatoes, and bacon. Ready in 30 minutes with just seven ingredients—comfort food at its finest.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 48g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, ~8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; chop and set aside.
Step 2
Add diced onion to the bacon fat and cook until soft, ~5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step 3
Add diced potatoes and clam broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, ~12 minutes.
Step 4
Add fish chunks and heavy cream. Stir gently and simmer until fish is opaque and flakes easily, ~5 minutes.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked bacon.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart minimum)
- slotted spoon
- wooden spoon
- cutting board and knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- ladle
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