Cod Chowder

Serves 4

This comforting cod chowder combines fresh cod with a medley of hearty vegetables, including potatoes, carrots, and celery. Simmered in a flavourful tomato base with a hint of thyme, oregano, and fresh basil, it’s a warming, savory dish perfect for any time of year. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy a bowl of nourishment!

Any firm fish could be used in this recipe, especially cold water fish such as salmon, halibut, sea bass or red snapper. Wild fish is preferable since it is a cleaner product than farm raised species.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs fresh cod cut into large chunks
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup cabbage, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups pureed fresh tomatoes or canned
• 2 cups vegetable stock or water
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Sauté onions, celery, carrots and cabbage in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, tomatoes, stock, potatoes, thyme and oregano.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
4. Add fish, bring to a simmer again & heat until fish is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook!
5. Adjust seasoning, add the basil & serve.