Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (1 lb) package frozen cod fish fillet, cut into 1 inch cubes while frozen
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute onion, celery and carrot for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Gradually stir in chicken broth.
  • Stir over low heat until soup bubbles and thickens slightly.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in cream and cubes of fish.
  • Stir in thyme.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes or until cubes of fish are cooked.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve very hot with chowder crackers or a crusty baguette with butter, and fresh snipped lemon thyme for garnish.