Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder
Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder balances smoky bacon with tender potatoes and flaky cod in a rich, creamy broth. The gentle sweetness of evaporated milk rounds out the saltiness, creating a cozy, coastal flavor. Serve it on a chilly evening with crackers or warm bread for a satisfying, homestyle meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.47 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; crumble and set aside. Pour off the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
- 2
Add the onion to the reserved bacon grease and cook, stirring, over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and add just enough water to cover them in the pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are nearly tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the fish, evaporated milk, whole milk, and butter; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Ladle the chowder into bowls and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
- Calories 462.28 kcal High 23%
- Protein 40.8 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 35.14 g 13%
- Total Fat 18.01 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 7.83 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.8 mg High 28%
- Sodium 1135.14 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 3.54 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 7.78 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 240.82 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 1091.62 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 8.87 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.09 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Diced Potatoes, and Evaporated Milk. Each serving provides about 462.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Diced Potatoes, Evaporated Milk, Lemon Cod. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 462.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder healthy?
- Cathy's Incredible Cod Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 462.28 calories and 40.8 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1135.14 mg (49% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.83 g (39% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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