Creamy Seafood Chowder with Bacon, Thyme & Jalapeno

I picked up some fish after work and whipped up this yummy seafood chowder. I don't usually like chowder unless it's plain New England clam chowder, but this was really good.

• Creamy Seafood Chowder with Bacon, Thyme & Jalapeno (Fine Cooking #81, November 2006, p. 98c)
• Sourdough bread with Sauteed Garlic Butter (Fine Cooking #43, March 2001, p. 49)