Potato-Fish Chowder

Source: Everyday Food. Cod is just a suggestion - use any fish you like!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 6  scallions, coarsely chopped
• 2  celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 16  fluid ounces  clam juice
• 1 1⁄2 lbs new potatoes, peeled, scrubbed, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  lb cod fish fillet, cut into 2 inch chunks
• 1  cup milk
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add scallions, celery, and garlic. Cook until tender (2-3 minutes).
3. Add flour; stir to coat.
4. Add clam juice and 2 cups water, whisking until smooth.
5. Add potatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
6. Simmer until potatoes are cooked (about 10 minutes).
7. Add fish; cover and cook until it flakes easily (about 8 minutes).
8. Pour in milk; cook until heated through.
9. Remove and discard bay leaf.
10. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.