Halibut Chowder with Spinach

Leeks lend a mellow onion flavor to this rich and creamy fish chowder.


Halibut Chowder with Spinach


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  pound  fresh or frozen halibut steaks, cut 3/4 inch thickOn Sale
  • 4  slices  bacon, halved crosswiseOn Sale
  • 2-1/2  cups  chopped, peeled potatoesOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sliced leeks or chopped onionOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce bottle  clam juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  white pepperOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  half-and-half or light creamOn Sale
  • 1  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 3  cups  chopped spinach or 1/2 of a 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drainedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Thaw halibut steaks, if frozen, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Discard skin and bones. In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings, if desired. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble bacon and set aside.
2.
In the same saucepan combine reserved bacon drippings (if desired), potatoes, leeks or onion, clam juice, chicken broth, dill, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. With the back of a fork, mash potatoes slightly against the side of the pan.
3.
Combine half-and-half, milk, and flour until smooth; add to potato mixture. Cook and stir just until mixture comes to boiling; add halibut. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
4.
Stir in spinach. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle each serving with crumbled bacon. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 431, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 35 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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