Fish & Corn Chowder – Island Grown Schools

Ingredients

• 2 TBL olive oil
• 2 TBL butter
• 1 pound cod fish or other white fish cut into cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp fennel seed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 cups potatoes, cubed into 1/2" pieces
• 3 cups clam juice or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 cup half & half or light cream
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• chopped fresh parsley