SOUTH COAST PORTUGUESE FISH CHOWDER

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 medium onions (14 ounces), cut in 3/4-inch dice
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3-inch thick
4 cups well-flavored fish or chicken stock
2 cups canned whole tomatoes with juice, in 1/2-inch dice
6 ounces spicy chorizo or andouille sausage, casing removed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds skinless silver hake, cod, haddock or bass fillets, pin bones removed
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy 4- to 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and bay leaves. When bay leaves turn brown, add garlic and cook, stirring with wooden spoon, until golden. Add onions, green pepper and allspice and saute, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes, until onions are soft but not brown.
  • Add potatoes and stock. Stock should just cover potatoes. Add a little water if needed. Increase heat, cover and boil potatoes 10 minutes, until not quite tender.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes and sausage and simmer 5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper; use enough so you will not have to stir in more once fish is added.
  • Add whole fish fillets, cook 5 minutes and remove from heat. Gently stir in cilantro and allow chowder to sit 10 minutes. Allow chowder to sit at room temperature 1 hour before serving, or cool briefly, then refrigerate up to 2 days, covering chowder after it is cold.
  • To serve, reheat chowder over low heat. Do not let it boil. Use slotted spoon to mound chunks of fish with sausage and vegetables in soup plates. Spoon tomato broth over and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1163 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

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I love that this chowder is made with fresh fish. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Zuraiz Khan
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This chowder is hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


alf
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this chowder. It's creamy and flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Adams Muema
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover fish. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat fish.


DJ BOSS 2 KIGE
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Umar Khattna
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This chowder is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and the fish is always cooked perfectly.


ffkiller Deddy
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I'm always looking for new fish recipes, and this chowder is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


sukhman Brar
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I made this chowder in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Suresh Banjade
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This chowder is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. It's creamy and flavorful, and they'll love the chunks of fish.


free fire Gaming
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I love that this chowder is made with fresh fish. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Terry Johnson
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This chowder is hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Zachary Escobedo
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The flavors are well-balanced and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Ahmad And ABDULLAH Gaming
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of fish, vegetables, and spices.


Jd Webber
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I made this chowder for my family last night and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover fish.


Zaynab Salim
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The chowder was creamy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked just right.


Mangal Manandhar
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I've made this chowder several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Nobita Shizuka
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This chowder is absolutely delicious! The flavors are rich and complex, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.