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

Tukaleni Simeon
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I made this chowder last night and it was amazing! The flavors were incredible and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mitchell Krueger
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This chowder is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Khadija Sajjad
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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of fish, shrimp, and potatoes. I highly recommend this recipe.


Charity Orpin
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This chowder is so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


dorjderem jigden
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I made this chowder last night and it was amazing! The flavors were incredible and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Jana Mahmoud
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This chowder is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Asha P
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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of fish, shrimp, and potatoes. I highly recommend this recipe.


Samuella Dlutu
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This chowder is so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Benish Bhatti
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I made this chowder last night and it was delicious! I used cod, shrimp, and potatoes. The chowder was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Diyana Moloi
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This chowder is amazing! I made it for my husband and he loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Baterdene Tserendulam
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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of fish, shrimp, and potatoes. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jayden Clarke
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This chowder is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making this again.


Shiva G.c
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I made this last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved it! I especially appreciated how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Melesia Monroe
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5 stars! This chowder is amazing! I've made it twice now and both times it was a hit. The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.