Fish Chowder

This hearty fish chowder recipe will make you feel like you’re in New England. 

Fish Chowder Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this restaurant-worthy fish chowder recipe: 

• Butter: This fish chowder recipe starts with two tablespoons of butter. 
• Vegetables: You’ll need an onion, mushrooms, celery, and potatoes. 
• Stock: Use store-bought chicken stock or make your own at home. 
• Fish: We love cod for this recipe, but you can use any whitefish you like. 
• Clam juice: Clam juice takes the seafood flavor up a notch. 
• Flour: Thicken the chowder up with all-purpose flour. 
• Seasonings: Season the fish chowder with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. 
• Evaporated milk: Evaporated milk makes the chowder even thicker and richer. 
• Bacon: Top each bowl of fish chowder with crumbled bacon. 

How to Make Fish Chowder

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade fish chowder: 

1. Sauté the onions, mushrooms, and celery in butter. 
2. Add stock and potatoes, simmer for 10 minutes, then add the fish.
3. Mix the clam juice and flour in a small bowl, then stir into soup and simmer for 1 minute. 
4. Season the chowder, then remove it from heat and stir in evaporated milk.
5. Ladle the chowder into soup bowls and top each serving with bacon.  

What to Serve With Fish Chowder

Pair this fish chowder with oyster crackers and a crusty homemade French bread for a comforting meal. A nice side salad will also work well. 

How to Store Fish Chowder

Store the fish chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat thoroughly, stirring often, on the stove. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“I always use cod when I make this,” according to one Allrecipes community member. “My favorite chowder recipe. It will never be bland if you use enough Old Bay!”

“The seasonings were just right,” says Deb Mato. “Love this recipe!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams