Smoked Haddock Chowder - Great Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ kg smoked haddock fillets, skin removed
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups fish or vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp white pepper (optional, for extra warmth)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 strips crispy bacon, crumbled (optional)
• Crusty bread, for serving