Lunch

Seafood chowder

A chunky, hearty and creamy chowder with prawns, smoked cod and mussels with potatoes. It can be served as a meal or as a starter. It is especially tasty when served with garlic bread.
Seafood ChowderRecipes+
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Ingredients

Method

1.In a large heavy-based saucepan, melt butter and oil over moderate heat. Add bacon; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until brown. Add leek and capsicum; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until leek is soft.
2.Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add warm milk, whisking until smooth. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thick and bubbling.
3.Stir in stock, water, potato and bay leaf. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in cod and mussels. Cover with a lid; cook for 5 minutes or until mussels open (discard any that don’t open).
4.Add corn, prawns and parsley; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until heated. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls. Serve at once with garlic bread.

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