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Sea Bass Chowder

You can substitute other ocean fish, such as red snapper, sole, cod or haddock. Back in the old days, the recipe called for 1 tbsp salt, but i've reduced it to 1 tsp here and would use even less if making it just for myself. Some may like this better without the cloves; in that case, omit the cloves.

Steps

Heat 1 tbsp bacon drippings in large heavy pot.
Add onions , garlic and green pepper and saut over high heat 4 minutes.
Add rest of drippings and flour and cook over medium low heat , stirring , until flour mixture is golden and a bit thickened.
Stud chunk of potato with whole cloves and add to soup along with next 8 ingredients plus 6 cups water.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add fish , cover and let simmer 8 more minutes.
Remove and discard the potato chunk with the whole cloves stuck in it.
Pour chowder into 4 soup bowls , top with lemon slices and serve hot.

Ingredients

sea bass fillets, bacon drippings, flour, yellow onions, garlic cloves, green pepper, potato, whole cloves, raw potatoes, tomato puree, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaf, lemon