Hearty Fish Stew

Ingredients

• 1½ lb cod fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 clove garlic
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 28 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cup fish broth
• ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

1. Pat fish fillets dry and cut into 1-2 inch pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic, bay leaf, and dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in diced tomatoes (undrained), fish broth, and white wine (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Gently add the fish pieces to the simmering stew. Cover and cook for another 5-8 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
7. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.