Fish and Vegetable Chowder

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 cup onion, chopped

2 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth

1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes

1/2 cup carrot, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

3/4 lb. (12 oz.) fresh or frozen cod, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain fat, reserving 1 tbsp. in pan with bacon. Cook onion in drippings until tender. Stir in potatoes, broth, undrained tomatoes, carrot, celery, Italian seasonings and ground red pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in fish. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

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