Portuguese fisherman's stew

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Onions, sliced
½teaspoonGarlic, minced
2tablespoonsMargarine
16ouncesWhite Beans, drained
2quartsWater
2Bay Leaves
16ouncesChicken Stock
16ouncesStewed Tomatoes
teaspoonThyme
1poundsWhite Fish
¼cupLemon juice
½cupWater

Directions

In a large soup pot, cook onions and garlic in margarine until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes. Add beans, 2 quarts water, bay leaves, chicken stock, tomatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

In a seperate skillet, simmer fish in lemon juice and ½ cup water until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5-10 minutes.

Drain lemon water; add fish to stew and heat thoroughly before serving.

Source: Medford Mail Tribune, 16 November 1993