Cheddar Fish Chowder | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 6 slices side bacon chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced onion
• 1 pkg (14 oz/ 400 g) frozen fish fillets partially thawed
• 2 cups (500 mL) peeled and diced potatoes
• 2 cans chicken broth 10 oz (284 ml each)
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (1 L) Milk
• 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Canadian Cheddar* cheese