Alaskan Cod Chowder

Directions

Step 1: Sauté the aromatics

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and leeks; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, but not browned.

Step 2: Boil the potatoes

1. Add the potatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or just until potatoes are tender.

Step 3: Simmer the cod

1. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska cod under cold water. Turn off heat and gently add seafood and herbs to liquid. Return heat to a simmer. Once simmering, cover pan and cook 4-5 minutes for frozen cod or 2 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Break cod into large chunks.

Step 4: Add milk and cook until thickened

1. Blend the cornstarch with 2-3 tablespoons of the milk. Stir mixture into remaining milk; pour milk into saucepan. Heat, stirring gently, until the chowder thickens, is piping hot and cod is cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.