Walleye Chowder
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Walleye Chowder

Add a cup of hominy or corn to bulk up this creamy chowder.

1 h4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 serving

391

Calories

29g

Protein

35g

Carbs

15g

Fat

2g

Fiber

15g

Sugar

567mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 7 g · Cholesterol 98 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • bacon, cooked and chopped

    4 slices

  • butter

    3 tablespoons

  • celery, chopped

    1/2 cup

  • yellow onion, chopped

    1

  • all-purpose flour

    1/4 cup

  • cold milk (low-fat or nonfat)

    4 cups

  • red potatoes

    2 cups

  • walleye, thawed, cut into chunks (2 8-ounce fillets)

    1 pound

  • fresh parsley or green onions, chopped

    2 tablespoons

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Heat butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery and onions and sauté until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in flour to form a roux -- which is a mixture of fat and flour used to thicken sauces or soups. Slowly whisk in the milk.

  4. 4

    Add the potatoes and bacon and stir gently. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.

  5. 5

    Add fish chunks and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until fish reaches the appropriate internal temperature.

  6. 6

    Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve.

Notes

  • If you want to cut back on sodium, swap the bacon for turkey bacon or ham, or prepare the recipe without it.
  • Optional: Add a cup of traditional hominy or scorched corn
  • This recipe contains one or more ingredients considered to be traditional or indigenous to Native American communities in certain regions across North America.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Recipe adapted from Joe Van Alstine, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

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