Fish Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 or 3 fresh or thawed fish fillets
2 c. water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 slices bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 c. milk
3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. dried crushed thyme

Preparation

Cut fish into 1-inch cubes.
In a large saucepan, bring water to boiling.
Add potatoes and carrot.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in fish, salt and pepper.
Simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile in skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
Cook onion in skillet until tender.
Crumble bacon.
Blend 1/2 cup of the milk with flour, then stir into fish mixture along with bacon, onion, thyme and remaining milk.
Cook and stir until bubbly; cook another 3 to 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
Serves 4.