New England cod chowder

675g	Cod (fillet)
1	Onion (fine diced)
450g	Potatoes (diced)
4 rashes	Smoked green bacon (lardons)
125 ml	Dry sherry
1.1 lt	Milk (full fat, hot)
1	Bay leaf
1 bunch	Chives (chopped)
30g	Butter (unsalted)
1 tbsp	Plain flour
2 bunches	Spring onion (sliced)
½ bunch	Flat parsley  (chiffonade)

Method

1.      Fry the onions & bacon in the butter without colouring.

2.      Add the potatoes & coat in the butter.

3.      Sprinkle over the flour & cookout.

4.      Pour over the sherry & bay leaf.

5.      Gradually stir in the hot milk allowing to thicken slightly before adding more.

6.      Simmer on a low heat until the potato is cooked.

7.      Add the cod & gently poach.

8.      Finish with the chives spring onion & parsley.