Fish Soup Chowder

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This soup is a delicious lunch or dinner w/ salad and rolls.

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Steps

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In a large soup pot over medium heat , melt butter.

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Add onion , red peppers , and celery.

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Sautee for about 5-7 minutes or until soft.

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Add flour to pot.

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Stirring constantly until blended.

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Add wine , mushrooms , and garlic.

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Cook for about 5-7 minutes , or until mushrooms softening.

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Add stock , potatoes , fish pieces , bay leaf , tarragon , paprika , pepper , and , if needed , salt.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and fish is opaque.

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Remove bay leaf.

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Add half and half.

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Stir , heat through and serve.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, red bell pepper, celery rib, flour, white wine, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic cloves, fish stock, russet potatoes, cod fish fillets, bay leaf, dried tarragon, paprika, pepper, salt, half-and-half