Fish Chowder
["6 slices bacon, diced", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 1/2 c. water", "3 large potatoes, peeled and diced", "3/4 c. diced celery", "2 medium carrots, diced", "3 bouillon cubes (any kind)", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/2 tsp. thyme leaves", "1 lb. fresh or frozen fish fillets (partially thawed if frozen)", "3 c. milk", "2 Tbsp. flour"]
["Saute onion and bacon in large kettle; add water, vegetables, bouillon and seasonings.", "Bring to a boil; reduce heat.", "Stir mixture.", "Lay fish on top; cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until veggies are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.", "Add 2 1/2 cups milk.", "Blend 1/2 cup milk and flour.", "Stir very gently into chowder, so as not to break fish up.", "Heat; stir gently until mixture comes to a boil.", "Turn heat off; let stand 30 minutes, if possible, to develop flavors, then reheat to serve.", "Makes 2 1/2 quarts or 8 to 10 servings."]
["bacon", "onion", "water", "potatoes", "celery", "carrots", "bouillon cubes", "salt", "pepper", "thyme", "fish", "milk", "flour"]