Maine Haddock Chowder
Cold weather makes us think of New England … and its good warming soups. One favorite is haddock chowder, an every-Friday dish at Becky's Diner in Portland, Maine. Becky gave us her thrifty recipe, which serves four as a main course, six as an hors d'oeuvre.Roadfood review of Becky's Diner: https://roadfood.com/restaurants/beckys/
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp margarine
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 cups diced raw potato
- 3-4 haddock filets (a little over one lb)
- 4 cans evaporated milk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crisp and broken into piecesÂ
Method
- In a deep saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté the onion in the margarine until it is transparent. Add pepper, garlic, salt, and potatoes, plus enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Lay the haddock atop the cooked potatoes and onions. Do not drain off water or add more. Cover the pan and boil over medium heat until the fish flakes apart with a fork (no more than 10 minutes).
- Add evaporated milk and milk and heat but do not return to boil.
- Add bacon and additional salt and pepper to taste.Serves 4-6 people.
Discuss
What do you think of Maine Haddock Chowder?
2 Responses to “Maine Haddock Chowder”
Helen Austin
July 3rd, 2022
When you’re in Portland make sure you go to Becky’s. Breakfast, lunch or dinner-just make sure you go.
patricia buford
January 8th, 2022
I want to try this