Alaskan Halibut Chowder

Saute vegetables in 3 tablespoons butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper...

2 lbs. Alaska Halibut, thawed if necessary

? cup each finely chopped onions, green peppers, celery and carrots

6 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided

3 cups chicken broth

? tsp. salt

? tsp. white pepper

2 cups milk

3 tbsp. flour

2 ? cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 tbsp. minced parsley

Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into bite-sized pieces. Saute? vegetables in 3 tablespoons butter. Add halibut, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes. Add milk and heat gently. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour and add to chowder. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

? = Add the amount you like