Fish and Clam Chowder
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fish fillets
- 4 oz. salt pork or bacon
- 2 c. diced potatoes
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 tbsp. sliced green onion
- 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
- 3 c. milk
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can minced clams
- 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well
drained
Directions
Thaw fish, if frozen. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Chop salt
pork; cook in large kettle or Dutch oven until brown. Drain, reserving 3
tablespoons drippings. Set salt pork aside. Add potatoes, celery, and green
onion to reserved drippings. Cook until onion is tender. Add broth; cover and
cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add fish and 2 1/2 cups of the
milk. Bring just to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer 3 minutes or until fish is
done. Shake remaining cold milk with flour. Stir into chowder. Cook and stir
until bubbly. Cook 1 minute more. Add cream, undrained clams, spinach, salt
pork, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and dash bottled hot pepper
sauce. Heat through.