Wild Alaska Halibut Chowder

Hearty homemade soup for a warm treat on those cold fall and winter days from Great Alaska Seafood

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

From the recipe files of Alaska Tim Published: November 22, 2011

On a cold day, or a Sunday night supper... mmm,good!

Seafood Ingredient: Halibut Fillets

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INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. Halibut Fillets
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped onions
• 1/2 cup green peppers, finely-chopped
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped carrots
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into bite-sized pieces. Saute vegetables in 3 tablespoons butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes.
2. Add milk and heat gently. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour and add to chowder. Cook and stir until slightly thickened.
3. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 4 servings.
 

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