Cathy's Amazing Fish Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 pound sliced bacon
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 5 medium potatoes , peeled and diced
• 2 cups water , or as needed
• 1.5 pounds cod fillets , cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 , 12 fluid ounce
• 0.5 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside. Drain bacon grease, reserving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.

2. 2

   Add onion to reserved bacon grease; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and fill the pot with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are almost tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add fish, evaporated milk, whole milk, and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Ladle chowder into bowls and top with crumbled bacon.