Canadian Fishing Camp Chowder
2 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 cup water or chicken stock
3/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried dill
1 pound halibut (or any white fish)
1 can (about 14 ounces) corn kernels, undrained
1 cup half-n-half or evaporated milk
1 cup milk
Pat of butter
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried
Cook bacon in Dutch oven or soup pot until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; drain and set aside.
Saute onion and celery in bacon fat until tender. Whisk in flour. Add potatoes, water or stock, salt, pepper and dill. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 10 minutes. or until potato is tender.
Add the fish, cover and simmer 10 minutes more. Add corn, cream and milk and heat gently; do not boil. Adjust seasoning to taste, sprinkle with reserved bacon and parsley.
Serves six.