Ingredients

  • 2 lb. cod, flounder or haddock fillets
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 lb. white onions, halved or quartered
  • 1 qt. boiling water
  • 1 lb. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 to 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. tarragon leaves, crumbled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 c. heavy cream

Method

  • Cut fillets into 2-inch pieces; set aside.
  • In Dutch oven, melt butter.
  • Add onions; saute until golden.
  • Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add water, potatoes, carrots, Worcestershire sauce, salt, tarragon and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Lay fish on top.
  • Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily.
  • Scald milk.
  • Stir in cream.
  • Gradually pour into fish mixture.
  • Heat only until hot.
  • Do not boil.
  • Yields approximately 3 quarts.