Seafood Chowder

Indulge in the tantalizing depths of the ocean with our exquisite seafood chowder. Bursting with a medley of succulent seafood, this creamy delight promises to transport your taste buds to coastal bliss.

Ingredients

• 450g seafood of your choice
• 1/2 cup water or white wine
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons instant chicken stock
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup of canned or frozen corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• Seasoning to make roux sauces

Method:

1. Put seafood in a shallow saucepan with wine (or water) and cook over low heat until the fish flakes (5-20 mins).

2. In another pan, melt the butter then add onion, celery and carrots. Cook on a moderate heat for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add second lot of water plus chicken stock to the vegetables, cover and cook for 10 minutes.

4. Add peas and corn, cook 1 min longer.

5. Make a roux sauce with butter, flour, milk and seasoning.

6. Add the cooked seafood and liquid to roux sauce.

7. Bring vegetables to the boil and add the seafood sauce, stirring constantly. Thin with milk if necessary.

Garnish with chopped parsley or paprika and serve with hot rolls or crusty garlic bread!