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New England Fish Chowder with Thyme

This creamy chowder boasts chunks of potato and your favorite mild white fish. For a little crunch, top it with crumbled no-salt-added pretzels.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6; 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups low-sodium fish stock, Chicken Broth (page 50), or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon pepper (white preferred)
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound firm mild white fish fillets, such as haddock or cod, rinsed and patted dry, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 2

    Stir in the fish stock, potatoes, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and flour. Whisk into the stock mixture. Increase the heat to medium high and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium.

    Step 4

    Stir in the fish. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, stirring occasionally.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 181

    Step 7

    Total fat: 2.0g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 45mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 114mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 20g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 7g

    Step 17

    Protein: 20g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 167mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 672mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 starch

    Step 21

    1/2 fat-free milk

    Step 22

    2 very lean meat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition
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