Halibut Mushroom Corn Chowder

By: Washington State Chef’s Association Food Bank Challenge Cookbook

Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, diced
  • 3 half ears of frozen or fresh corn
  • 2 x 10.25 oz. cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 x 10.25 oz. cans water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz. halibut steaks

Directions:

  • In a large pot, heat margarine over medium high heat until bubbly.
  • Add the onions and celery, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the potatoes, and sauté until slightly soft.
  • Add corn, mushroom soup, and water, and bring pot to simmer.
  • Simmer until potatoes are soft.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the bones and skin from the halibut (if applicable).
  • Dice halibut into one-inch pieces.
  • Add to soup 10 minutes before serving, allowing halibut to heat through.
  • Serve hot.