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Hairy Bikers Smoked Haddock Chowder Recipe

Hairy Bikers Smoked Haddock Chowder
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Smoked Haddock Chowder is a creamy soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, onions, and often sweet corn. The Hairy Bikers’ version is a classic take on this dish, with a rich and velvety texture that perfectly balances the smoky flavor of haddock.

Ingredients

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  • 300g smoked haddock fillets (skin on)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 1 litre fish stock or chicken stock
  • 200ml milk
  • 150ml double cream
  • 150g sweet corn (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Haddock: Place the smoked haddock fillets in a saucepan with the milk and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Remove the haddock, flake it into large pieces, and set aside. Reserve the milk.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and leek, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
  3. Add the Potatoes: Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for another 2 minutes, ensuring they’re coated in the butter.
  4. Pour in the Stock: Add the fish stock and reserved milk to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Blend Half the Soup: Use a ladle to remove about half of the soup mixture and blend it until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot to create a creamy consistency while keeping some texture.
  6. Add the Sweet Corn and Haddock: Stir in the sweet corn (if using) and the flaked haddock. Heat through gently, being careful not to break up the fish too much.
  7. Stir in the Cream: Add the double cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the chowder into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread.

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/hairy-bikers-smoked-haddock-chowder/