Creamy Dreamy Fish Chowder Recipe: New England Comfort!

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced (115g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (150g)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (100g)
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 200g)
• 1 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled and diced (about 700g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (6g)
• 4 cups fish stock or broth (950ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (2g)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried bay leaf (1g)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (0.5g) (optional, for a bit of a kick!)
• 1 pound cod fillets, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces (450g)
• 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (15g)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g)