Soups and stews · 40 min
Manhattan Fish Chowder with Halibut & Crusty Bread
- 40 min
- 2–6 servings
- 507 kcal / serving
A hearty, creamy fish chowder with halibut, tender potatoes, and bright lemon notes. It comes together quickly, making a satisfying weeknight bowl that stays nourishing and comforting.
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Ingredients
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 1 stickcelery
- 16 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- ½ small pkgfresh thyme
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ¾ lbhalibut fillet
- ½lemon
- 2whole grain buns or rolls
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- 1 mediumyellow potato
- carrots
- yellow potatoes
- lemons
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, salt, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
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Produce
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 1 stickcelery
- ½ small pkgfresh thyme
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½lemon
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- 1 mediumyellow potato
- carrots
- yellow potatoes
- lemons
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbhalibut fillet
Bakery & bread
- 2whole grain buns or rolls
Pantry & dry goods
- 16 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
| celery | 1 stick | 2 sticks | 3 sticks |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 16 fl oz | 32 fl oz | 48 fl oz |
| diced tomatoes | 1 (14.5 oz) can | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | 3 (14.5 oz) cans |
| fresh thyme | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 ½ small pkgs |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| halibut fillet | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| lemon | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| whole grain buns or rolls | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| yellow potato | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
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Directions
- Chop carrot, celery, and onion into small pieces; set aside in a bowl.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then add coconut oil and let it melt to coat the bottom.
- Sauté the carrot, celery, and onion with a pinch of salt and pepper until softened, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Mince or press the garlic and add it to the pot, cooking briefly to release its aroma.
- Stir in diced potatoes, the can of tomatoes with juice, broth, and the grated lemon zest and juice; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Strip thyme leaves from the stems, chop, and add to the simmering soup.
- Cut the halibut into 1-inch pieces and slide into the pot; season with more salt and pepper as needed, cooking until the fish is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Toast the bread halves if desired, then ladle the soup into bowls and serve with the bread on the side.
Two tips
- Prep the vegetables earlier in the day and refrigerate; reheat gently when ready to cook.
- For a different texture, serve the chowder with crusty bread rubbed with a cut lemon to brighten each bite.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 507 kcal
- Protein
- 47 g
- Carbs
- 54 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 471 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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