Bluefish Chowder

* Exported from MasterCook *

BLUEFISH CHOWDER

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 ea Bacon slice -- cut in 1" piece
1 lb Bluefish fillets -- 1" pieces
1 c Celery -- chopped
1/2 T Parsley, fresh -- chopped
1/4 t Pepper, black
1/2 t Basil, dried
3 T Butter
13 oz Evaporated milk
2 ea Onion, med -- chopped
2 ea Potato, large -- peeled/cubed
3 c -- Water
1 1/2 t Salt
3/4 t Tarragon, dried
1/2 t Rosemary, dried -- crushed
3 T Flour

Partially cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until
slightly browned; add onion, and cook until onion is tender and bacon
is crisp. Add bluefish and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5
minutes or until fish begins to brown. Add all except butter, flour,
and evaporated milk, and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are
tender. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat;
add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until
thickened and bubbly. Stir white sauce into fish mixture; simmer,
stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until thickened.



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