Potato Fish Chowder Recipe
Clam Chowder with Cod
This comforting clam chowder is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The combination of tender potatoes, flaky cod, and aromatic herbs makes it an ideal dish for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
- 2 cups water
- 4 potatoes, cut into cubes
- 1 bay leaf
- teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound cod fillets, cut into chunks
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a 5-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic to the pan, cooking and stirring until the onion is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Pour in the clam juice and water, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the cubed potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring the liquid to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Gently stir in the cod chunks. Cover the saucepan and cook until the cod is flaky, approximately 8 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and let the soup simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 381 |
| Total Fat | 9g (11% DV) |
| Saturated Fat | 5g (25% DV) |
| Cholesterol | 74mg (25% DV) |
| Sodium | 404mg (18% DV) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 47g (17% DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g (20% DV) |
| Total Sugars | 6g |
| Protein | 28g (56% DV) |
| Vitamin C | 47mg (52% DV) |
| Calcium | 152mg (12% DV) |
| Iron | 3mg (17% DV) |
| Potassium | 1716mg (37% DV) |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Comments
Melissa Goff
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
Totally excellent. I'd soo make this in a heart-beat again! It is on the thin side for us, but the flavor was really good. I'll be replacing the milk with heavy cream the next go around. The recipe was very easy to follow, easy with the instructions and I didn't feel it was at all time consuming. Totally Totally a keeper!
Happygirl5
03/02/2021 02:46:44 PM
I’m a child of Massachusetts parents so I’ve eaten a lot of chowder and this is a very good recipe. I make one important change though, I fry 4 or 5 pieces of crispy bacon first . Remove and crumble for adding back towards the end and fry the onions celery in the bacon fat instead of butter . It really makes a big difference !!
Mary Ellen
03/30/2017 10:50:30 PM
It is delicious!! I used whole milk and used a cup and a half, so I also added a quarter cup cold water mixed with an extra T flour. I had some pollack and whiting in the freezer and I cubed them(while frozen-yikes!) and put them in frozen. It took maybe ten minutes to cook through. I also doubled the butter, just because. Sooo good! And a great way to use up my frozen fish. It's a winner!! Next time I might use a little cream!
Eph2vv89
07/19/2014 05:53:17 PM
This was the first time I can remember that the whole family liked a meal with no complaints at all. I did make a couple of minor changes. Instead of cod I used fish I caught myself (rock bass and small mouth bass) and instead of clam juice I used fish stock I made by boiling the heads of the fish then removing them and topped it up with salt water. I added 2 carrots, diced, and instead of whole milk I used 2% lactose free milk.
dtgoodeb
12/21/2018 12:50:00 AM
This turned out great for us. I didn’t have clam juice, so I threw a can of smoked oysters in at the potato stage. That gave it a good, rich, sea flavor. Added an extra tbls of flour too to make sure it was thick.
Rita
04/21/2013 11:24:16 AM
This was a delicious chowder that everyone loved! We had some breaded cod fillets (about a pound) leftover from dinner that we decided to use for this recipe. I didn't have clam juice so I used 3 cans of chopped clams instead. I didn't have whole milk so I used heavy cream and some water and added about 1/3 cup flour to thicken the chowder. Also added about 5 strips of cooked bacon chopped up. Super delicious!! Thanks for a great recipe! We will definitely make this one again!
Susan
11/06/2019 02:46:19 AM
I made this recipe with a few substitutions. I used an extra onion, chicken bouillon instead of clam juice because I didn't have any clam juice and Penzeys Old World seasoning in addition to the bay leaf and thyme. I had Rockfish I wanted to use up which prompted me looking for a recipe. I blended several but this is the closest to what I made. I used low fat evaporated milk instead of whole milk. For my taste, it needs a little more seasoning, so I will add a little more Old World seasoning, I think. It has a nice rich but fresh taste.
Aimyloo
09/09/2013 07:27:27 PM
Really good! Didn't have clam juice, so subbed with chicken boullion. Also used schucked, frozen clams and the juice from them. Didn't have much celery, so added a pinch of celery salt in place of regular salt. It's cooking now,and smells amazing! Will probably whisk in a bit of cornstarch to thicken. So far the taste test is great!
keebdaisy
03/14/2016 08:49:10 AM
Ok, I usually stick to the recipe so I can rate it truthly and this is it. Don't get me wrong it had some flavor, but a little flat for my taste. However, after I ate a bowl, or two I then added a a tsp of Old Bay to the pot and that really raised it to a 4 and then the next day after sitting, it was Wonderful. So next time, I'll add that Old Bay, you can adjust to your buds.
Elizabeth Cauthorn
03/21/2018 04:36:53 PM
I used 3/4 of a pound of red fish, which I was told is ocean perch. I used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of milk. It was a quick and easy recipe to make and the result was delicious. I would make this again and try other types of fish too. It was my first attempt at fish chowder.
RidFam2007
12/15/2017 06:51:12 AM
This recipe was a 5 for me, but officially I can't ever give a 5 selection, doesn't leave room for improvement...:) Used Sockeye salmon...was delicious!
Jonathan Harris
07/26/2024 10:01:27 AM
Not gonna lie, I almost cried from how good this is.
kmckenna34
11/16/2023 10:19:05 PM
Excellent! Try using instant mashed potatoes as a thickener!
CookInterest
03/06/2018 11:24:18 PM
Very nice on a cold day. I omit the clam juice as I find that too fishy. I used chicken broth and added cooked cabbage and lots of your favourite seasonings.
Nancy
04/24/2017 10:22:45 PM
Just had fish chowder while visiting Nova Scotia and wanted to duplicate it. This recipe was wonderful and I will be making it again, just as written.
David Ryan
02/19/2017 02:06:32 PM
Very good recipe, I substituted chicken stock as a I didn't want it to taste too fishy.
Mom of Six
09/16/2016 06:17:46 PM
Very tasty. I added a bit of corn, which worked well. But it doesn't need it.
Niq
01/03/2016 09:42:27 PM
Easy and tasty for my first attempt at fish chowder. I used chicken stock in place of water and added carrots and Old Bay seasoning.
Amber Kee Bush
08/30/2014 06:58:36 PM
So I added carrots and subbed half and half for milk and upped the amount to make it thicker and creamier
Christina
06/17/2014 06:10:49 PM
Good basic soup. I also added carrots. I was a little worried it wouldn't be flavorful enough, so I added ground white pepper at the end. Will make again