Brazilian Fish Chowder Recipe

Name: Brazilian Fish Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced peeled onion; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed; 2 tablespoons finely cut green peppers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups water; 4 cups canned tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 teaspoons salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon beau monde seasoning; 1 cup white wine; 2 lbs white fish fillets; 1 lb fresh or quick-frozen haddock or 1 lb cod, cleaned and cubed; 3 tablespoons finely cut parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 cup minced peeled onion
3 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
2 tablespoons finely cut green peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup flour
2 cups water
4 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 teaspoons salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne or 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon beau monde seasoning
1 cup white wine
2 lbs white fish fillets
1 lb fresh or quick-frozen haddock or 1 lb cod, cleaned and cubed
3 tablespoons finely cut parsley

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["Cook onion, garlic, and green pepper in oil in heavy 3quart pot or Dutch oven until onions are golden.", "Sprinkle with flour.", "Stir and cook 2 or 3 minutes.", "Add water, tomatoes and paste, seasonings and wine.", "Stir and bring to boiling point.", "Add fish.", "Lower heat and let simmer 1 hour or until fish is done but still firm.", "Serve in warmed chowder bowls, topped with parsley.", "Makes 6 or more servings.", "Garlic French bread goes well with this chowder.", "Actually it's essential!", "People who imagine they don't like fish love this soup.", "It makes a hearty one-dish meal.", "In fact, that's the only way I ever serve it.", "The""makings"" are always on hand.", "Sometimes I dress it up by serving it in a treasured Meissen tureen (I first warm it carefully with warm water) with its six antique matching soup plates.", "Fruit is the obvious finish for the meal-a big bowl of iced, assorted fruits."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup minced peeled onion, 3 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed, 2 tablespoons finely cut green peppers, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Fish Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brazilian Fish Chowder

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