A hearty keto fish chowder is made with cod and flavored with onions, bacon, and heavy cream. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Stir in the salt, pepper, dried thyme, paprika, and cayenne. Add the clam juice.
Directions In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Place bay leaf and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to saucepan. Add the haddock, dill, salt and pepper.
If haddock is unavailable, substitute other firm white fish." Place fish, water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes. Fish is done when flesh is opaque. Remove immediately and when cool enough to handle, break into bite-size pieces. Reserve until rest of soup is ready.
Chowder is such a forgiving comfort food! I usually buy the clams, frozen mix of shrimp/squid/etc., but today's budget didn't allow. Made mine with cod that was on sale, corn, potatoes, onions, milk, butter, and seasonings. No matter how you make it, chowder is good stuff!