South Coast Portuguese Fish Chowder Recipe

Name: South Coast Portuguese Fish Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat a heavy 4- to 6-quart pot over medium heat.
2
Add olive oil and bay leaves.
3
When bay leaves turn brown, add garlic and cook, stirring with wooden spoon, until golden.
4
Add onions, green pepper and allspice and saute, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes, until onions are soft but not brown.
5
Add potatoes and stock.
6
Stock should just cover potatoes.
7
Add a little water if needed.
8
Increase heat, cover and boil potatoes 10 minutes, until not quite tender.
9
Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes and sausage and simmer 5 minutes.
10
Season generously with salt and pepper; use enough so you will not have to stir in more once fish is added.
11
Add whole fish fillets, cook 5 minutes and remove from heat.
12
Gently stir in cilantro and allow chowder to sit 10 minutes.
13
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.
14
To serve, reheat chowder over low heat.
15
Do not let it boil.
16
Use slotted spoon to mound chunks of fish with sausage and vegetables in soup plates.
17
Spoon tomato broth over and sprinkle with parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, South Coast Portuguese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South Coast Portuguese Fish Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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