Recipes - Soups and Salads

Crazy Jim's Inner Harbor Chowder

Ingredients:

1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. basil, dried
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper, ground
1 tsp. oregano, dried
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. thyme, dried
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tbs. olive oil
4 medium potatoes, peeled, chopped the size of home fries
1 1/4 cup water
1 lb. fish ( Haddock, Cod, Pollack or Catfish )
1 ( 16 0z. ) can creamed corn
2/3 cup evaporated milk, fat free
1 loaf bread, Italian or French

Mix the salt, basil, paprika, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and dry mustard to make the spice blend and set aside. In a soup pan saute the onions in the olive oil until their soft, approximately 15 minutes on low. Add the potatoes and 2 tbs. of the spice blend along with the water. Bring to a boil and than lower to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add the fish on top of the potatoes and add another tbs. of the spice blend, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Now stir in the cream corn, milk and the rest of the spice blend. Cover and heat up , but do not boil. Serve with a crusty bread. This is a hearty chowder. Serves 2 to 4.