Fish, Potato and Corn Chowder

Hearty potatoes and corn meld with flaky fish in this filling, tasty chowder.

Makes: 6-8 servings (10 cups total chowder)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Created By: Kim Galeaz
Featured In: My Indiana Home

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces bacon (3 thick-cut slices or 4-5 thin slices), chopped
  • 1 ½ cups onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cups red potato, skin-on, diced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 ½ cups lower-sodium seafood broth*
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 pound skinless cod filets, cut into 1-inch chunks**

*Or combination of lower-sodium vegetable broth and clam juice
**Or flounder, halibut or tilapia

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat, cook bacon pieces until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from pan, placing on paper towel to cool. Keep bacon fat in pot; you should have about 3 tablespoons.
  3. Add onions and diced potatoes, sauteing 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir frequently.
  4. Add flour and stir constantly, about 1 minute. Stir in broth/juices, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in milk, thyme, pepper and salt, increase heat to medium-high, and stirring constantly, bring to a simmer (do not boil).
  5. Add corn and fish, and cook just until fish is opaque and flakes easily with fork, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cooked bacon just before serving. Serve hot.

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  1. […] Fish, Potato and Corn Chowder – Farm Flavor Recipe […]

  2. I made this for supper tonight, and it was delicious! I really like how it thickens up with just the flour, no heavy cream or anything. I didn’t have any fish broth and there wasn’t any at the store, so I just used water. Sensible ingredients and good flavor – it went well with some good country bread. Thank you!

  3. […] Fish chowder with corn and potato is a hearty soup that’s popular in the United States. It has a creamy texture and rich flavor, and is packed with nutrients. The dish contains chunks of fresh fish like cod or haddock, along with chunks of potatoes, sweet corn, onions, and celery. […]

  4. This classic cod and corn soup is very rich. People should eat with biscuits or bread, seafood porridge.

  5. Can almond milk be used?

    1. Hi Mari,
      Sorry, we haven’t tested the recipe with almond milk, so we can’t say for sure. But unsweetened almond milk will probably give you similar results. The flavor may not be as rich though. Hope this helps, and let us know if you give it a try!
      Thanks,
      Rachel Graf
      Digital Editor, Farm Flavor Media

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