Bill's Fresh Fish Chowder (really Maggie's but Bill says Happy B-day too)

ingredients

1
In large soup pot, melt 2 TB butter and saute fish cubes gently, until solid white (about 4 – 5 minutes).
2
Add fresh ground pepper and fresh Basil, saute 1 min. longer.
3
Remove fish to a small bowl and set aside.
4
In soup pot melt 1 Tb. Butter, add minced onion and peppers, saute 3 – 4 min.
5
Add Potatoes, cook over low heat, stirring gently, 3 – 4 min.
6
Add chicken bullion/water, only just covering all vegetables.
7
Simmer slowly for 15 minutes (until potatoes are tender).
8
Add the fish, cook for 3 – 4 minutes longer, stirring occasionally and very gently.
9
Remove from heat, cover and let rest until about 20 minutes before serving time.
10
Add Cream, Milk, Salt & Pepper to desired taste and consistency.
11
Slowly heat on low, stirring occasionally and gently, until heated through.
12
DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
13
When desired temperature is reached, serve. Herbs/ salt & pepper can be adjusted to taste.
14
Options include using other types of fish, lobster or crab, and adding a bit of white wine (fish) or Sherry (lobster/crab), while heating just before serving. Also, other vegetables may be used (small carrot slices, corn, green/red peppers.