Nova Scotia Fish Chowder

• 1 lb. fish fillet (cod, halibut, haddock, etc.)
• 1/4 lb. bacon (optional) or oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 c. diced potatoes
• 1 chopped carrot
• 1 1/4 c. water (or more, optional)
• 3 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. margarine
• 2 Tbsp. dry parsley flakes
• 2 tsp. flour, mixed with 1/4 c. cold water
• salt and pepper

1. Cut fish in bite size chunks.
2. Saute bacon; brown until crisp. Remove and save for garnish.
3. Remove all fat except 2 teaspoons. In a large pan or Dutch oven, saute onion until tender.
4. Add potatoes, carrot and water; simmer until almost done (10 to 15 minutes).
5. Add fish and simmer 5 minutes more.
6. Add flour and water mixture and cook until thickened.
7. Add rest of ingredients and heat, but do not boil.
8. Serve hot, garnished with bacon bits.

fish fillet, bacon, onion, potatoes, carrot, water, milk, margarine, parsley flakes, flour, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=498714 (may not work)