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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 249.0
  • Total Fat: 8.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 80.0 mg
  • Sodium: 686.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 26.5 g

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Fish Chowder

Submitted by: SHELMIKLIS
Fish Chowder

Introduction

This light version of an old-time favorite will save you approximately 50 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving. This light version of an old-time favorite will save you approximately 50 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 cups thinly sliced onions, separated into rings
    2 Tbsp light margarine
    2 Tbsp flour
    2 cups water
    2 cups cubed peeled potatoes (about 1/2 lb)
    1 cup sliced celery, or 1/2 tsp celery seed
    1 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp pepper
    8 oz shredded cheddar cheese (2% milkfat)
    1 lb cod fillets
    1 can (4 oz) tiny shrimp
    2 cups skim milk

Directions

Cook onions in margarine in 3-qt saucepan on medium heat until tender, stirring frequently. Add flour; mix well. Gradually add water, stirring until well blended.
Add vegetables and seasonings; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in cheese; cook until melted, stirring frequently. Add cod, shrimp and milk; cook until heated through and fish is cooked, stirring occasionally.

Makes about 8 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GMAC1635.




TAGS:  Fish | Soup | Fish Soup |


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  • DWINCH12


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    Very good!! Light but with a lot of flavor. I used fresh shrimp instead of the canned and added a little fresh snapper as well as the cod. I will definitely make this one again. - 10/26/10

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  • CAROLB123

    Incredible!
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    My husband says this is "good" and would give it 5 stars! We don't have any other fish chowder recipes to compare it to. I had 2 pounds of cod that I didn't want to eat but knew i needed to cook. I'm glad i found this recipe! I tried to double the recipe w/ half the cheese. Great! Yum! :) - 3/29/10

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  • RENEE_MARIE

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    This turned out awesome. I didn't have all the ingredients on hand but I made do. My father loved it too. He said excellent. I used one medium onion though and added some shredded carrot instead of celery. I also used small fresh shrimp instead of canned. Andd added some garlic to the onions. - 1/27/10

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  • GGCOOK

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    My husband only liked fried fish till now! He love to catch fish but not eat it. This is the best chowder I have made and my husband like it. - 12/31/09

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  • MOMELAINE

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    This turned out really good. I added scallops instead of shrimp, since I had some of those in the freezer, and a little corn. I didn't add any salt at all. The house smells so good now! - 3/30/09

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  • TREVI1970

    Incredible!
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    I cannot belive this came out so good!!! I made clam chowder once and it failed... miserably! THIS was absolutely fool proof, tasty and delicious. I used blue fish instead of cod and small bay scallops instead of shrimp. I also added powdered garlic for taste. AWESOME - 11/4/07

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  • KUTIEPIE6477

    Incredible!
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    Made it a second time came out even better. Used shrimp and scallops this time. Had it at a get together and everyone loved it! Thanks. - 5/6/07

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  • CHANTENAY

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    I need fast and efficient recipes. This one is great. I added shredded carrot and minced garlic to up the nutritional content. I made this for my elderly parents. They loved it! The cheese could be decreased to lower the sodium and fat and it would still be good. - 3/31/13

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  • BONIFIANT


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    I made this for lunch today. Followed the recipe except for omitting the shrimp and substituting tilapia for cod. I don't usually like fish or dishes that contain fish. This recipe is a repeat for me. - 3/26/13

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  • DYLANSLALA

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    This chowder was really good- I reduced the amount of onions and used Over The Moon Fat Free milk instead of skim- also used 1 cup of cheese and used some OL Bay seasoning(I am a MD girl) - it was good- will make again with more seafood:) - 12/4/12

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  • LIMEY031

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    This is sooo good ,I used yams instead of potatoes so not sure of nutritional value. - 10/17/12

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  • TUROPHILIAMMM

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    Tried this recipe with 2 fillets of baked whitefish I had left over from dinner. YUM! I added carrots and substituted rice flour (to make it gluten free). Was a little bland tasting at end so added 1T basil and doubled the salt and pepper. Will make again thx! - 9/10/12

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  • MSCHEETZ1

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    This was delicious! I added chopped up squash and 2TBS of light cream cheese- yummo! I was hesitant about this recipe but I am so glad my boyfriend talked me into trying it. Absolutely delicious! Used whole wheat flour too- perfect south beach recipe!! Definitely will be making this again! - 3/12/12

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  • CARABY

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    Loved it! I made a few modifications, tilapia in place of cod, no shrimp and no onions. I also used about a quarter of the cheese and half as much butter (I just added a bit of water to the butter I did use so there would be enough liquid for the roux) and it still tasted rich and wonderful. - 2/17/12

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  • EBLOOMING

    Incredible!
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    Looks good to me! - 12/22/10

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  • YONITDM

    Very Good
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    It was a big hit even for the picky eaters like my toddlers! - 11/18/09

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  • AMOSLA


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    I want to try this. How do I change nutrition facts if I add corn to the recipe? - 5/31/08

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  • BAMAG06

    Very Good
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    Great! I don't know what kind of fish I used, my dad gives me filets of various white fish all the time and I lessened the amount of shrimp to lower the cals a bit and it was very good. - 2/27/08

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  • PANCHIS1

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    wonderfull! - 10/9/07

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  • PRETTY_FLUFFY

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    This was absolutely delicious! I made this late last week and just got around to filling this out...sorry I am so late :) We are having the leftovers tonight and oh I can't wait! - 10/1/07

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  • ATHDARA


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    wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! - 9/8/07

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