Fish Chowder Recipe (Cod Chowder)
This fish chowder recipe is a cozy, filling soup made with cod, onion, celery, potatoes, and carrot, then finished with milk for a gentle, creamy texture. Follow the steps to see how to make it easily; the ingredients come together in one pot.
Ingredients
For the chowder
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the vegetables
Dice the onion. Chop the celery and cut the potatoes and carrot into small cubes so they cook evenly.
Soften the onion
Melt the margarine in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft, not browned.
Add the veggies
Stir in celery, potatoes, and carrot. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring, to coat everything in the fat.
Simmer with water and seasoning
Pour in the boiling water, then add salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Cook the fish gently
Add the cubed cod. Stir carefully so the fish doesn’t break up too much, and cook 5–7 minutes until opaque and flaky.
Finish with milk
Lower the heat. Slowly stir in the milk and warm for 2–3 minutes; don’t let it boil so it stays smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Rest and serve
Turn off the heat and let it sit for 3 minutes. Serve hot, and add bread on the side if you like.