Creamy smoked haddock and leek chowder

Smoked Haddock and Leek Chowder
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

Hot, filling and full of goodness. This chowder is full of tasty haddock and leeks and makes a satisfying meal everytime.

  • Serves: 4

  • Prep time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 350g (12oz) smoked haddock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 900ml (1½pt) semi-skimmed milk
  • 25g (1oz) butter
  • 1 large leek, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 450g (1lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • 100g (4oz) baby sweetcorn, chopped
  • 60ml (4tbsp) fresh chopped parsley

Method

  1. Place the smoked haddock and bay leaf in a deep frying pan and pour over the milk. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 10 mins until the fish is cooked.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan and fry the leek and celery for 3-4 mins. Stir in the potatoes, cover and cook gently for 5 mins.
  3. Remove the fish from the milk and set aside. Strain the milk into the frying pan and simmer for 25-30 mins until the potatoes are tender. Add the sweetcorn after 20 mins.
  4. Flake the haddock, discarding any skin and bones, and stir into pan with half the parsley. Heat gently for 3-4 mins. Adjust seasoning and serve in warmed bowls, garnished with the remaining parsley.

Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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