Halibut Chowder Seafood Recipe

Halibut Chowder Seafood Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds halibut — thawed if necessary
• 1/2 cup onion — finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper — finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery — finely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrots — finely chopped
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine — divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley

Method

1. Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into bite-sized pieces
2. Saute vegetables in 3 tbsp butter
3. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper
4. Simmer covered, 5 minutes
5. Add milk and heat gently
6. Combine remaining 3 tbsp butter with flour and add to chowder
7. Cook and stir until slightly thickened
8. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts
9. Sprinkle with parsley
10. Makes 6 to 8 servings

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