April Fool’s Fish Chowder
April Fool’s Fish Chowder
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) cauliflower, cut into large florets
- 1 small potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups (500 ml) cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into small 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
- 2 cups (500 ml) frozen corn kernels
- 1 lb (454 g) fresh cod, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream
- Salt and pepper
- Cheese crackers (see note)
Instructions
- In a large pot, soften onion in butter. Add broth, large cauliflower florets, and potato. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- In a blender, purée soup until smooth and return to the pot. Add broth, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring cream of cauliflower to a boil. Add small cauliflower florets and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes. Add asparagus, corn, cod, and cream and continue cooking for about 4 minutes, stirring gently, or until fish is cooked. Adjust seasoning. Serve and garnish with cheese crackers.
April Fool’s Fish Chowder