Master recipe for fish stew flavoring base

1 fish stew

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1mediumOnion; diced small
1mediumCarrot; diced small
1mediumCelery stalk; diced small
3largesGarlic cloves; minced
½cupDry white wine
2cupsTomatoes; chopped fresh or canned
2largesBay leaves
teaspoonCayenne pepper or to taste
Salt and pepper
¼cupParsley
1teaspoonDried thyme or basil (opt)

Directions

Heat oil in a large soup kettle. Add onions, celery, carrot and garlic; cook over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Add wine; simmer until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil; simmer until thickened to a tomato sauce consistency, 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Can be cooled and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Cook's Illustrated Nov/Dec 94

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-20-94