Busters Recipes

Alaska Halibut Chowder
 
  2             pounds  Alaska halibut -- thawed if necessary
     1/2           cup  onion -- finely chopped
     1/2           cup  green bell pepper -- finely chopped
     1/2           cup  celery -- finely chopped
     1/2           cup  carrots -- finely chopped
  6        tablespoons  butter or margarine -- divided
  3               cups  chicken broth
     3/4      teaspoon  salt
     1/2      teaspoon  white pepper
  2               cups  milk
  3        tablespoons  flour
  2 1/2           cups  shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  1         tablespoon  minced parsley
 
Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into bite-sized pieces.
 
Sauté vegetables in 3 tablespoons butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Simmer covered, 5 minutes. Add milk and heat gently. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour and add to chowder. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley.
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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