Fish chowder

For centuries, people have been enjoying fish chowder recipes from all over the world. Chowder is a thick soup or stew that is usually made with fish, vegetables, and milk or cream. It is a hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day.

The origin of chowder is unknown, but it is thought to have originated in England or France. The first recorded recipe for fish chowder was in a 1751 English cookbook. This recipe called for salt pork, fish, onions, and bread. Over the years, chowder recipes have been adapted to use different kinds of fish and seafood.

Today, there are many different kinds of fish chowder recipes. New England clam chowder is a popular version that is made with clams, potatoes, and onions. Manhattan clam chowder is another popular version that is made with tomatoes, onions, and celery. There are also many other variations of this dish, such as lobster chowder and shrimp chowder.

Advice

When making fish chowder, it is important to use fresh fish, as this will result in a better-tasting soup. Additionally, you should use a high-quality fish stock, as this will also add a lot of flavor to the soup. Furthermore, before adding the fish, make sure it is fully cooked, as this will help to ensure a smooth and creamy texture. Finally, be sure to season the chowder with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices for extra flavor.

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Recipes

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Smoky Fish Chowder

  • white fish
  • fingerling potato
  • white vermouth
  • hot smoked paprika
  • fish stock
  • milk
  • leek
  • bacon
  • butter
  • thyme
  • salt
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Eventide Fish Chowder

  • salt
  • chive
  • nori sheet
  • heavy cream
  • all purpose potato
  • cod
  • scallop
  • black peppercorn
  • white
  • bacon
  • thyme
  • butter
  • fish stock
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Creamy Fish Chowder

  • chicken broth
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • potato
  • haddock
  • salt
  • sweet paprika
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • carrot
  • parsley
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Smoked-Fish Chowder

  • salt
  • trout roe
  • buttermilk
  • hot smoked trout
  • red potato
  • leek
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • clam juice
  • bacon
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Bermuda Fish Chowder

  • carrot
  • salt
  • celery
  • onion
  • garlic
  • black rum
  • worcestershire sauce
  • tomato
  • cinnamon
  • marjoram
  • oregano
  • hot sauce
  • white fish meat
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour
  • fish stock
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Creamy Fish Chowder

  • copper river salmon
  • onion
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • heavy cream
  • garlic
  • ginger finger
  • butter
  • bacon
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • kaffir lime
  • celery
  • lemongrass
  • coconut milk
  • vegetable stock
  • white wine
  • red potato
  • cayenne pepper
  • cilantro
  • galanagal
  • salt
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Bouillabaisse or Fulton Market Fish Chowder

  • french baguette
  • shrimp
  • salt
  • saffron thread
  • russet potato
  • black pepper
  • basil
  • plum tomato
  • hot bouillabaisse broth
  • olive oil
  • littleneck clam
  • garlic
  • fish
  • cayenne pepper
  • lobster
  • mussel
  • garlic
  • bouillabaisse fish broth
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Creamy Fish Chowder

  • clam juice
  • thyme
  • bay seasoning
  • salt
  • onion
  • cod
  • white wine
  • black pepper
  • fish sauce
  • butter
  • celery
  • yukon gold potato
  • half
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Chuck's Three-Day Fish Chowder

  • paprika
  • salt
  • salt pork
  • white wine
  • tabasco
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • haddock
  • thyme
  • black peppercorn
  • haddock
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • onion
  • thyme
  • red potato
  • carrot
  • parsley
  • celery
  • garlic
  • celery

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
celery
butter
bacon
thyme
garlic
carrot
black pepper
fish stock
milk
parsley
heavy cream
all purpose flour
red potato
white wine
olive oil
cod
haddock
clam juice
half
bay leaf
white fish
leek
tomato
water
black peppercorn
fish
yukon gold potato
salt pork
cayenne pepper
fingerling potato
white vermouth
hot smoked paprika
bouquet garni made
pepper
saffron
fingerling
tomato paste
black kale
ch
anchovy
chive
nori sheet
all purpose potato
scallop
white
chicken broth
potato
sweet paprika
trout roe
buttermilk
hot smoked trout
black rum
worcestershire sauce
cinnamon
marjoram
oregano
hot sauce
white fish meat
copper river salmon
ginger finger
kaffir lime
lemongrass
coconut milk
vegetable stock
cilantro
galanagal
french baguette
shrimp
saffron thread
russet potato
basil
plum tomato
hot bouillabaisse broth
littleneck clam
lobster
mussel
bouillabaisse fish broth
bay seasoning
fish sauce
paprika
tabasco

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 92%

Common Ingredients

  • onion 69%

Usual Ingredients

  • butter 54%
  • bacon 46%
  • celery 46%

Rarey Ingredients

  • black pepper 38%