Bermuda fish chowder

Bermuda Fish Chowder

Bermuda Fish Chowder
Cuisine	Bermudian
Course	Soup
Main ingredient	Fish
Serving temperature	Hot

Bermuda Fish Chowder is a traditional dish from the island of Bermuda. It is a flavorful and hearty soup made with various types of fish and a blend of spices. The chowder is a staple in Bermudian cuisine and is often enjoyed as a main course.

Ingredients

To make Bermuda Fish Chowder, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) of fresh fish fillets, such as rockfish, snapper, or grouper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes
• 4 cups (946 ml) of fish or vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) of tomato juice
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) of rum
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons of hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon of thyme
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Follow these steps to prepare Bermuda Fish Chowder:

1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced green and red bell peppers, diced celery, and diced carrots. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, fish or vegetable broth, and tomato juice to the pot. Stir well to combine.
3. Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot. Stir gently to distribute the fish evenly.
4. Add the rum, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to incorporate the spices.
5. Bring the chowder to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chowder simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
6. Remove the bay leaf from the chowder before serving.
7. Ladle the Bermuda Fish Chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Serving Suggestions

Bermuda Fish Chowder is traditionally served hot and can be enjoyed on its own as a main course. It pairs well with crusty bread or traditional Bermudian Johnny bread.

See Also

• Bermudian cuisine
• Rockfish
• Snapper
• Grouper
• Rum
• Worcestershire sauce
• Hot sauce
• Thyme
• Paprika
• Black pepper
• Salt