Newfoundland Cod Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon summer savory
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs cod fish fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
white pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

In a large, heavy saucepan, cook bacon over medium high heat for about 10 minutes or until crisp.
Chop the cooked bacon coarsely and set aside.
Drain off all but 1 tablespoons bacon fat from saucepan.
Add onions and savory to the saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened.
Add potatoes, carrots, water and salt.
Bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender.
Add the cod chunks; simmer for about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
Add milk and pepper, heat through.
Serve in bowls and garnish with the bacon and chives.