FANESCA (ECUADOREAN LENTEN CHOWDER)
Provided by Maricel Presilla
Categories Soup/Stew Fish Sauté Super Bowl Feta Cod Lentil Butternut Squash Summer Family Reunion Simmer Gourmet
Yield Makes about 16 cups (serving 8 as a main course)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Rinse cod well, then soak in water to cover in a large bowl, changing water 3 or 4 times, 12 hours total. If cod is still too salty, repeat process. Drain cod.
- While cod is soaking, cook achiote seeds in oil in a small saucepan over moderate heat until oil begins to bubble. Cool seeds in oil, then pour through a sieve, discarding seeds.
- Heat achiote oil in an 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, stirring, 30 seconds. Add scallions and cumin, then sauté, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Stir in two thirds of cheese until incorporated.
- Stir in lentils and carrots and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut 2 ears corn crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices, and cut corn kernels from remaining 2 ears, discarding the 2 cobs.
- Stir all corn into soup with snow peas, zucchini, calabaza, cabbage, limas, baby peas, hot milk, and butter and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in mixed beans, hominy, and heart of palm and simmer 5 minutes. Add cod, in 1 piece, and cook 2 minutes.
- To serve, remove cod from chowder and stir in remaining cheese. Cut cod into 2-inch pieces. Ladle chowder into bowls and top each serving with a piece of fish.
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[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. It was very bland and the vegetables were overcooked.
Namugosa Amlna
[email protected]I found this soup to be too thick and heavy. I think it would have been better with more broth.
EBUBECHUKWU NDULUE
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices.
Marlin Perez
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling.
Aurellio Randle
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I especially loved the way the cheese melted into the broth.
Aru Vimal
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to celebrate the Lenten season.
begüm demirörs
[email protected]This was my first time making Fanesca and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too complicated, but the recipe was easy to follow.
Malik Yousuf
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves Ecuadorian cuisine. It's packed with flavor and the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Nova Amour
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one was really good! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Denise Montoya
[email protected]This soup was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was totally worth it. The flavor was incredible and it was a hit with my dinner guests.
Sudais fame bowy
[email protected]Followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out amazing! My family loved it and said it was the best Fanesca they've ever had. Will definitely be making this again.
Jiban Budha
[email protected]This Fanesca soup was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible. I especially loved the creamy broth and the tender fava beans.