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New Zealand Fish and Seafood Chowder

A creamy soup for 4, with fish, prawns, smoked fish, and a base thickened with flour, milk, stock, and cream.

This New Zealand-style chowder combines white fish, prawns, and smoked fish in a thick soup of leek, milk, stock, and cream. The evidence also mentions ready-made seafood mixes; this version uses individually specified ingredients to keep the quantities clear.

Total time30 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
New Zealand Fish and Seafood Chowder
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Milk

Lactose-free milk

For lactose intolerance

It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.

Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.

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  • Milk and milk products

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Method

  1. 01

    Soften the leek and garlic

    Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leek, garlic, and pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft.

    Ready to continue when: The leek is soft and the garlic is fragrant without becoming too brown.

  2. 02

    Build the soup base

    Add the flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the milk to prevent lumps, then add the fish stock and cream.

    Ready to continue when: The flour is incorporated, and the milk-and-stock mixture looks smooth and lump-free.

    1 min
  3. 03

    Thicken the soup

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often, until it has thickened slightly.

    Ready to continue when: The base has thickened a little and lightly coats the back of a spoon.

    10 min
  4. 04

    Cook the fish and seafood

    Add the white fish, prawns, and smoked fish. Keep the soup at a gentle simmer and cook until the fish is opaque and the prawns are cooked. Add the lemon juice and stir.

    Ready to continue when: The fish is opaque and flakes easily; the prawns are no longer translucent.

  5. 05

    Serve

    Ladle the chowder into bowls and finish with chopped parsley and chives.

    Ready to continue when: The soup is hot in the bowls, with the herbs scattered over the top.

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