Quick Fish Chowder

A good and easy chowder using condensed soups for ease of preparation. From Woman's Day, September 1979.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  diced onion (1 medium)
• 2  tablespoons butter (or margarine)
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  condensed cream of potato soup
• 1  cup milk
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  lb  frozen cod fish fillet, partially thawed and cubed
• 1⁄4 cup  thinly sliced green onion
• 1⁄4 cup  minced celery leaves

Directions

1. In 3-quart saucepan saute onion in butter until soft. Add soups, milk, water and pepper.
2. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add fish; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.
3. Sprinkle with green onions and celery leaves before serving.
4. Note: Can sub olive oil for the butter. Also, add a pinch of dried thyme for extra flavor.