BLUE FISH CHOWDER 
3 slices bacon, cut in 1" pieces
2 med. onions, chopped
1 lb. bluefish fillets, cut in 1" pieces
2 lg. potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 c. chopped celery
3 c. water
2 tbsp. fresh parsley (if dry)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. dried whole tarragon
1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
1/2 tsp. rosemary, crushed
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk

Partially cook bacon in large Dutch oven over medium heat until slightly browned; add onion, cook until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Add bluefish and cook, stirring occasionally 4 to 5 minutes or until fish browns. Add potatoes, celery, water and seasonings; simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy saucepan over low heat, add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; then cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Stir white sauce into fish mixture, simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes or until thickened.

recipe reviews
Blue Fish Chowder
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 Lindy (Massachusetts) says:
This is the best recipe ever... we are lactose intolerant so using Lactaid milk works well with the roux! Best with bluefish fresh caught by my brother in law but I have also used cheapest white fish in the fish market... still yummy!
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 J. Demarest (Nebraska) says:
Great recipe! I wouldn't change a thing.
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 CB (New York) says:
LOVE this recipe! Have made this recipe easily over 2 dozen time with whatever fish I have although its the only recipe I use for bluefish. Delish fresh and as a leftover!

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