Perfect New England Fish Chowder

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My favorite chowder! My family has been enjoying this wonderful chowder for three generations and i hope you enjoy, too! rich creamy and satisfying, serve this hearty chowder steaming hot with chowder crackers or a buttered baguette. Yum! Tip: the quality of the olive oil you use will affect the outcome--be sure to use a good, high quality extra-virgin oil! recipe is from my father who clipped it from the newspaper, long ago.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , heat olive oil and saute onion , celery and carrot for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Stir in flour.

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Gradually stir in chicken broth.

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Stir over low heat until soup bubbles and thickens slightly.

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Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Stir in cream and cubes of fish.

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Stir in thyme.

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Simmer for 5 minutes or until cubes of fish are cooked.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Serve very hot with chowder crackers or a crusty baguette with butter , and fresh snipped lemon thyme for garnish.

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, cod fish fillet, thyme, salt and pepper