New England fish chowder
6 servings
1 pound fish fillets or steaks, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons chopped bacon or salt pork
½ cup chopped onion
2½ cups diced potatoes
1½ cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper, as desired
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
Chopped parsley
Thaw frozen fish. Remove skin and bones. Cut fish into 1-inch pieces.
Fry bacon or salt pork in a 3-quart saucepan until crisp. Add onion and cook until tender. Add potatoes, water, salt, pepper, and fish. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Add milk and butter. Heat. Garnish with parsley.
Menu suggestion
Serve with crackers, fruit salad, and chocolate cake.