Old Time New England Fish Chowder

Recipe from New Bedford, MA - unknown origin, circa 1955. This chowder freezes well.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 2  medium onions, diced
• 2  stalks celery, diced
• 2  carrots, diced
• 1⁄2-1  green pepper, diced
• 1  cup water
• 1  lb  frozen cod fish fillet, diced
• 1  potato, cubed
• 1  quart milk
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄3 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon parsley
• 1⁄2 cup oatmeal
• 6  squares  saltines

Directions

1. Cook onions, celery, carrots and green pepper in bacon until soft.
2. Add water, fish, potatoes, milk, butter, salt, pepper, parsley, oatmeal and saltines.
3. Cook very slowly for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Serve with salad and bread.