Halibut Chowder

== Description ==
This seafood-based chowder is made and packed with real vegetables and cheese and is great with any seafood, as it keeps a fresh, hot aroma with the broth. For a red-hot, bold zest, chili powder, garlic and heavy cream work for this recipe, too.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 lbs. halibut, thawed if necessary 
* ½ cup finely chopped onions, red or white only 
* ½ cup finely chopped green peppers (bell or Jalapeño) 
* ½ cup finely chopped celery 
* ½ cup finely chopped carrots 
* 6 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided 
* 3 cups chicken broth 
* ¾ tsp. salt 
* ½ tsp. freshly ground white pepper 
* 2 cups milk, regular or skimmed/reduced fat only 
* 3 tbsp. flour 
* 2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese 
* 1 tbsp. minced parsley 
== Directions ==
# Remove skin and bones from the halibut.
# Cut into bite-sized pieces with a kitchen knife. 
# Sauté vegetables in 3 tablespoons butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
# Simmer, covered for 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 and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot and plain or with any seafood or other main dishes but scoop some of the cooked chowder in a large bowl. 
== Nutritional Information ==
Servings: 3 scoops per bowl
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