Halibut Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chicken base
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pound halibut or other whitefish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup salad croutons
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup minced chives