Halibut Chowder

Description
This seafood-based chowder is made and packed with real vegetables and cheese and is great with any seafood, as it keeps a fresh, hot aroma with the broth. For a red-hot, bold zest, chili powder, garlic and heavy cream work for this recipe, too.



Ingredients

 * 2 lbs. halibut, thawed if necessary
 * ½ cup finely chopped onions, red or white only
 * ½ cup finely chopped green peppers (bell or Jalapeño)
 * ½ cup finely chopped celery
 * ½ cup finely chopped carrots
 * 6 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
 * 3 cups chicken broth
 * ¾ tsp. salt
 * ½ tsp. freshly ground white pepper
 * 2 cups milk, regular or skimmed/reduced fat only
 * 3 tbsp. flour
 * 2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese
 * 1 tbsp. minced parsley

Directions

 * 1) Remove skin and bones from halibut.
 * 2) Cut into bite-sized pieces with a kitchen knife.
 * 3) Sauté vegetables in 3 tablespoons butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
 * 4) Simmer, covered for 5 minutes. Add milk and heat gently.
 * 5) Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour and add to chowder. Cook and stir until slightly thickened.
 * 6) Add cheese and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot and plain or with seafood or other main dishes but scoop some of the cooked chowder in a large bowl.

Nutritional Information
Servings: 3 scoops per bowl