Halibut Chowder

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Bay leaf - 1
• Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Milk - 2 cups
• Chicken broth - 4 cups
• All - purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Butter - 3 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Celery - 2 stalks, diced
• Carrots - 2 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Potatoes - 2 large, diced
• Halibut fillets - 1.5 lbs, cut into chunks

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
5. Add the potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
6. Add the halibut chunks and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!