Maine Haddock Chowder
Maine haddock chowder is a creamy, savory, comforting soup packed with chunks of haddock, potatoes, and seasonings. With just 5 main ingredients, plus water, salt, and pepper, this easy chowder can’t be beat.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes, red or Yukon gold
- 1 ½ to 2 cups water to cover the potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds haddock , fillets
- 3 cups evaporated milk, or half-and-half
- Crumbled bacon or chopped parsley or chives (optional) , for garnish
- Oyster crackers or saltines (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. When the butter is hot, add the diced onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt, and pepper, and cover the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are transparent, about 6 to 8 minutes. If the onions begin to brown, lower the heat to the lowest setting.3 tbsp butter | 1 cup diced onion | 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt | 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- While the onions are cooking, peel and dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 4 cups.1 1/2 pounds potatoes
- Add the potatoes to the cooked onions and add enough water to cover them. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the potatoes to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Do not drain.1 1/2 to 2 cups water to cover the potatoes
- Place the haddock fillets on the potatoes, cover the pan, and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes.1 1/2 pounds haddock
- Add the evaporated milk to the pan and stir gently. Cook until the chowder is hot. Don't let it boil.3 cups evaporated milk
- Taste the chowder and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper, as needed.
- Garnish bowls of Maine haddock chowder with crumbled cooked bacon, parsley, or chives, and serve with oyster crackers or saltines on the side.Crumbled bacon or chopped parsley or chives (optional) | Oyster crackers or saltines (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 29gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 999mgPotassium: 1149mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 327mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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