• 2 lb Halibut Fillets
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped onions
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped green peppers
• 1/25 cup finely-chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped carrots
• 6 tbl butter or margarine divided
• 3 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly-ground white pepper
• 2 cup milk
• 3 tbl flour
• 2 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 tbl 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 6-8 servings.