Ingredients
8 bacon strips1 small onion, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth4 medium red potatoes, cubed2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 pint half-and-half cream1 pound halibut fillets, cubed1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperTarragon sprigs, optional
Preparation
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute onion and celery in the drippings. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Combine flour and cream until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the halibut, tarragon, salt, pepper and crumbled bacon. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with tarragon sprigs if desired.
