Prep time 15 minutes, Serves 6-8
2 pounds Alaska halibut
1/2 cup each finely chopped onions, green peppers, celery and organic carrots
6 Tbsp. organic butter, divided
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
2 cups milk
3 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into bite-sized pieces. Saute vegetables in 3 tablespoons butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes. Add milk and heat gently. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour and add to chowder. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley.
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