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Newfoundland Cod Chowder

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Cod, potato and carrot in a milk chowder finished with bacon and parsley.

Prep: 10 min; Cook: 30 min (source) · 8

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Recipe source: joel-maxuel · Public Domain Recipes

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8 (source) · Original source quantities

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  • 4 Slices Bacon
  • 2 Onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp Savoury
  • 6 Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 Carrots, sliced
  • 1 1/2 lbs Cod Fillets
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley or Chives, chopped
  • Water, enough to simmer the potatoes and carrots (amount not specified by source)
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste (specified in source method)

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  1. 01

    In a large, heavy saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until crisp. Chop coarsely and set aside.

  2. 02

    Drain off all but 1 tbsp. fat from saucepan. Add onions and savoury. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until softened.

  3. 03

    Add potatoes, carrots, water and salt. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender

  4. 04

    Cut cod into 1-inch chunks. Add to vegetables and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily

  5. 05

    Add milk and white pepper, heat through. Garnish with bacon and parsley.

  6. 06

    Use a food thermometer to check that fish reaches 63°C / 145°F.

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joel-maxuel · Public Domain Recipes. (2022). Newfoundland Cod Chowder.

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Cod, potato and carrot in a milk chowder finished with bacon and parsley.

Editorially checked for ingredient/method consistency. Not independently kitchen-tested by Herbologium. Source-reported and editorially estimated times are labeled separately.

The source does not quantify the cooking water or can size. Add enough water for the vegetables to simmer; adjust the finished consistency to taste.

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