Fish Chowder

Wow, this was wicked easy and super delicious chowdah! No excuses for not making this one, especially if you made the Proscuitto-Wrapped Hake! I give it 5 stars!

Originally from the Boston Globe, recipe from: http://www.friendsfoodfamily.com/friends-food-family/2010/10/boston-globes-fish-chowder-with-proscuitto.html#tp

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of butter

• 6 scallions, chopped using both green and white pieces

• Proscuitto from pieces of fish, chopped coarsely

• Sliced potatoes from fish, chopped coarsely

• 2 cups of clam or fish broth

• 2 cups of heavy cream

• 3 pieces of cooked fish, flaked into large pieces

• 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley

• Salt and Pepper

Directions:

1. In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.

2. Add the prosciutto and continue cooking, stirring often, for 2 minutes.

3. Add the potatoes, clam or fish broth, cream, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 3 minutes.

4. Add the fish and cook 2 minutes or until the fish is heated through. Taste the chowder for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if you like.

5. Ladle the chowder into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley.