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Cheesy B.C. Halibut Chowder
2 lbs. halibut fillets(cut into bite sized pieces)
½ cup each finely chopped onion, red pepper, carrot and celery
6 tbsp.butter
3 cups chicken broth
¾ tsp.salt
½ tsp. white pepper
2 cups milk
4 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1tbsp. parsley- finely chopped
Method: Saute vegetables in a large sauce pan in 3 tbsp. of butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and white pepper. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes( do not over cook)
Add milk and heat gently. Make a paste with remaining 3 tbsp. butter with flour and add to chowder. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add cheese and cook over low heat until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy! Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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2 lbs. halibut fillets(cut into bite sized pieces)
½ cup each finely chopped onion, red pepper, carrot and celery
6 tbsp.butter
3 cups chicken broth
¾ tsp.salt
½ tsp. white pepper
2 cups milk
4 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1tbsp. parsley- finely chopped
Method: Saute vegetables in a large sauce pan in 3 tbsp. of butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and white pepper. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes( do not over cook)
Add milk and heat gently. Make a paste with remaining 3 tbsp. butter with flour and add to chowder. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add cheese and cook over low heat until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy! Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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