Chunky Snapper and Root Vegetable Chowder

Chunky Snapper and Root Vegetable Chowder

Potatoes, turnips, parsnips, and celery root mingle with red snapper in a creamy, bacon-infused broth for a satisfying meal.

Calories
221
Carbohydrates
34g
Protein
27g
Potassium
522mg
Fiber
5g
Sugar
3g

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 4 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 5 cups fish stock, clam juice, or chicken broth, warmed

  • 3 medium baking potatoes (1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 medium turnips (10 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 medium parsnips (10 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 medium celery root (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme

  • 3 cups whole milk

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless red snapper fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • Hot sauce, plus more for serving

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • Chopped dill, for garnish

Direction

  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook over medium until crisp. Add the onion and cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the fish stock and bring to a simmer. Add the potatoes, turnips, parsnips, celery root, and thyme; simmer over until tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. Add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until the soup is thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the snapper, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and a dash of hot sauce and cook until the fish is just white throughout, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the chowder to bowls and garnish with dill. Serve, passing more hot sauce at the table.