MAINE BOATMAN'S STEW

Maine Boatman's Stew image

Provided by Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 1-lb can(s) tomatoes
pinch salt and pepper
pinch dried thyme
1-1/2 c water
2 lb whitefish fillets, skinned (i use haddock)
1/2 c white wine
2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions. Cook until begining to look transluscent. Add the pepper and cook until the vegetables are softened.
2. Add the mushrooms and the tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Add the thyme, salt, pepper and water the simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the fish and wine and cook until the fish flakes easily, about 15 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
5. To serve, place a piece of toasted French bread in the bottom of the soup bowl and spoon the fish stew over it.
6. Shellfish may be added with the fish, if desired. Substitute green peppers for red peppers. The stew may also be served over rice. Accompany with a green salad.