Kids Fish Chowder – 45-Minute Recipe
A warm, creamy fish chowder perfect for kids and the whole family. Tender halibut, sweet pancetta, and hearty vegetables create a comforting soup that’s rich in flavor without any shellfish.
Recipe by BuonaPappa · Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 carrots
- 6 oz baby potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 3 oz pancetta
- 1 bay leaf
- fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 lb halibut fillet
- crostini
Instructions
- 1Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium‑low heat.
- 2Add the pancetta cubes and cook until browned and crispy.
- 3Add the carrots, onion, and baby potatoes to the pot and stir.
- 4Add the bay leaf and fresh thyme, cooking for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 5Stir in 1 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute to coat the vegetables.
- 6Pour in 1 cup whole milk and 0.5 cup vegetable broth, stirring continuously.
- 7Simmer for 5–8 minutes until the broth thickens and becomes creamy.
- 8Add the halibut chunks and cook for 5–10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- 9Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs, then season to taste.
- 10Serve the chowder hot, topped with crostini.
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Crisp the pancetta first
Brown the pancetta cubes until crispy before adding any vegetables.
Coat vegetables with flour
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Thicken the broth before fish
Simmer the milk and broth mixture for 5–8 minutes until creamy before adding the halibet.
Remove herbs before serving
Take out the bay leaf and thyme sprigs just before seasoning and serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Kids Fish Chowder?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Kids Fish Chowder recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Kids Fish Chowder recipe come from?
- It was shared by BuonaPappa on youtube.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.