Frugal Fish Chowder

• 1 pound of lowest priced fish on sale
• 5 to 7 potatoes
• 1 large parsnip
• 1 large onion
• 1 smoked ham hock
• store brand half & half cream

Peel potatoes

, pare and dice parsnip and onion, place all ingredients except cream in pot, simmer with barely 2 cups water until potato is tender, add half & half, approx. 2 cups. Heat until hot, but not boiling. Serve with homemade bread.