Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 medium celery ribs with the leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic chopped
- 2 fat leeks, sliced in half moons, white and pale green part only
- 1/2 cup of a decent white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 cups of bottled clam juice and 1 cup of water or if you are fortunate
- 3 cups of good fish stock
- 1/4 teaspoon of tarragon leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon of crumbled thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seed (toasted in a dry pan for 20 seconds)
- 3 generous pinches of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. of tiny red potatoes, or fingerlings, scrubbed and cut in chunks
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup of heavy cream
- 2 pinches of crumbled saffron
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 1/2 lbs. of cod or haddock fillets, cut in large chunks
Description
A Step Up From My Usual Creamed Chowder, This Is A Heartier Preparation That "hits The Spot And Comforts The Soul." A Chilled Bottle Of Sauvignon Blanc, Whole Radishes With Herbed Butter And A Crusty Baguette Are Perfect Accompaniements. Dess

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