Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. sliced bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups of water
• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken stock
• 1 lb. haddock fillets, cut into chunks
• 1 tsp. dill weed
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. white pepper
• 1 Tbsp. all purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. cold water
• 1 cup half and half cream
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tbsp. drippings. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender.

2. Place bay leaf and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to saucepan. Stir in the potato, water and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

3. Add haddock, dill, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

4. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into chowder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add cream, and heat through (do not boil). Discard spice bag. Stir in bacon. Garnish with parsley.

Source: A friend Eleanor

By Raymonde G. from North Bay, Ontario