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Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

A creamy and comforting seafood chowder packed with fresh Nova Scotia seafood.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 oz Cod fillets cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 oz Scallops halved if large
  • 4 oz Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 slices Bacon diced
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 medium Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving bacon fat in the pot.
  • Add butter to the pot and melt over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Add potatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add cod, scallops, and shrimp to the pot. Cook until seafood is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and cooked bacon. Heat through, but do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes before adding the seafood.