Seaside Serenity Chowder The Best Creamy Seafood Dream

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced (approx. ½ cup)
• 2 medium carrots, finely diced (approx. ½ cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (950 ml) fish or vegetable stock (low sodium preferred)
• 1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried bay leaf
• 1 lb (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lb (450 g) mixed seafood (such as cod, haddock, or pollock), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 oz (225 g) peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 oz (225 g) sea scallops, patted dry
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)