Scarfies Smoked Fish Chowder

A wonderful dish in winter and a hit at a dinner party. Came from Aunty Bertha.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 POTFUL

Ingredients

• 2  cups  diced raw potatoes
• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  diced celery
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 3  cups water
• 225  g  smoked fish fillet, flaked
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2  cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated cheese
• 1  cup canned tomatoes or 1  cup  cooked tomatoes

Directions

1. Place potatoes, onions, celery, 1/2 salt and all the boiling water in a deep saucepan.
2. Add the flaked fish and simmer with lid on for 10 minutes.
3. While this cooks, melt butter in small saucepan. Add flour and remaining salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and milk.
4. Cook, stirring, until thick; add cheese.
5. Stir until melted.
6. Add sauce to fish and veggie mixture; stir until smooth and then add tomatoes.
7. Season if necessary and serve with fresh bread rolls.