COD CHOWDER

I try to eat fish at least once or twice a week.  While shopping at Costco I bought a package (over 2 pounds) of fresh cod.  Two pounds is too much to cook at once for two people without having leftovers for several days.  My plan was to cook half the package and freeze the rest for a future meal.  I decided to make a cod chowder.  The recipe is a basic chowder recipe and other ingredients can be added including other vegetables.  I used herbes de provence but one could add basil or dill.   I also used butter to saute the onion and celery.  This chowder was eaten as the main meal and you could add fresh bread or buns to eat along with this chowder.  The DH and I both enjoyed this meal.

Ready to eat!

COD CHOWDER

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb uncooked cod

2 tbsp butter, margarine or olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, diced

2 cups raw potatoes, diced

2 carrots, thinly sliced or chopped

2 cups boiling water
1/2 tsp dried herbes de provence

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:

Cut cod fillets into bite sized pieces.

Melt margarine in large saucepan Cook onion and celery until onion is tender and translucent.

Add potatoes, carrots, water, salt and pepper and herbes de provence.  Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add fish and cook 10 minutes longer.  Add milk.  Reheat, but do not boil.  Serves 4.

 Adapted from www.food.com