CAPE GEORGE FISH CHOWDER

I made this recipe last week using cod & it was very good!!

4 slices bacon, cut up

1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 cans (12 oz/340 g each) tomatoes

2 cups water

2 cups dry white wine

2 cups diced potato

2 cups sliced carrots

1 Tbsp paprika

2 tsp basil leaves

2 tsp leaf thyme

2 Tbsp salt

2 lb cod, haddock or other fresh white fleshed fish

2 Tbsp chopped parsley

grated parmesan (optional)

Cook bacon, onion and garlic in a large saucepot over medium heat, until bacon is crisp and onion is transparent.

Stir in tomatoes, water, wine, potatoes, carrots, paprika, basil, thyme and salt.

Cover saucepot and simmer one hour.

Cut fillets into large chunks and add to vegetable mixture in saucepot.

Continue simmering until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Garnish chowder with chopped parsley and serve with grated parmesan cheese.

Makes twelve 1 1/4 cup servings.