We had this for dinner a couple of weeks ago, but it seems fitting to post it today. In DC it’s gloomy and rainy this afternoon/evening, so some comfort food would be perfect. Oftentimes during the summer I feel bad staying indoors when it’s so gorgeous out (yes, even when the humidity and temperature are high). So today would be a perfect day to sit home, relax, watch a movie and eat some stew.
I think both of us were a little surprised how well this came out. I’ve never made a soup out of fish, so this was a first. But it’s nice and light- so even when it’s super hot out- it doesn’t feel like a heavy dinner. And, in case you’re making this during the fall or winter months, you can eat some bread with this to make it a bit more filling.
Fish Stew
Inspired by: Easy Everyday: Simple Recipes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 small or 1/2 of a large fennel bulb, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups tomato juice
2 tbsp grated orange peel
juice of 1 orange
1 cup of water
about 1 lb of cod (or other white fish)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, red bell pepper, thyme and fennel for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Then add the wine, heat it until it boils, and then simmer it uncovered until the liquid has reduced.
Then, add the tomato juice, orange peel, orange juice and 1 cup of water. Turn up the heat once again, let it cook for about 10 minutes. Lastly, add the fish and cook for another 5-10 minutes on low to medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Finally, ladle the stew into soup bowls, and sprinkle with parsley.
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