Ingredients and Weight: - Cod fillets (skinless and boneless), 1 pound - Olive oil, 2 tablespoons - Yellow onion (chopped), 1 medium - Celery sticks (chopped), 2 - Carrots (chopped), 2 - Parsnips (peeled and chopped), 2 large - Garlic cloves (minced), 2 - Bay leaf, 1 - Dry white wine, 1 cup - Chicken broth, 4 cups - Heavy cream, 1 cup - Smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon - Dried thyme, 1 teaspoon - Salt and black pepper to taste - Fresh parsley (chopped), for garnish
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. 2. Add onion, celery, carrots, and parsnips to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. 3. Add garlic, bay leaf, smoked paprika, and thyme to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant. 4. Pour in white wine and let it reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes. 5. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. 6. Add cod fillets and cook just until opaque and tender, about 5-7 minutes. 7. Remove cod from the pot and set aside. 8. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree about half of the vegetables in the pot. 9. Return the cod to the pot along with heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 10. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the chowder is heated through. 11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 350 per serving - Fat: 15 grams - Protein: 30 grams - Carbohydrates: 35 grams
Dish Characteristics: - Rich and creamy - Smoky flavor from paprika - Sweetness from parsnips - Hearty and filling
User Comments: - "This chowder is absolutely delicious! The smokiness of the paprika is perfect, and the parsnips give it such a nice sweetness." - "I love how easy this chowder is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal." - "This dish is so comforting and satisfying. It's become a new favorite in my household." - "The flavors in this chowder are amazing! I highly recommend it." - "I made this chowder for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips: - Be careful not to overcook the cod, as it will become tough. - You can use any type of white fish in this recipe, such as haddock, flounder, or halibut. - If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. - For a vegetarian version of this chowder, you can omit the cod and add more vegetables, such as potatoes or mushrooms.