OLD TIMEY FISH STEW

Old Timey Fish Stew image

Provided by Penny Hawkins

Categories Seafood

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb smokey bacon, low salt
5 lb peeled and diced potatoes, red or white, is fine
1 pkg large eggs, a dozen preferable
2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 5 pound pkg fresh or frozen fish fillets, if you have fresh,by all means use them
hot sauce to taste
salt and pepper to taste
2 large cans tomato paste

Steps:

1. In a large stock pot, cook bacon until done, remove to plate, keep warm.
2. Add onions, cook until soft about 5 minutes.
3. Crumble up your bacon,and return to the pot, add potatoes, fish fillets, and enough water to cover.
4. Cook over medium heat until potatoes and fish are almost done.
5. Add the 2 cans of tomato paste and stir well. Be careful not to stir the stew too much or else the fish will break apart. Lower the heat to a simmer.
6. Add hot sauce to taste or to your liking. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Crack the eggs whole one at a time into the stew,let them poach. Be careful as you stir them. Let the eggs cook until they are firm. Taste your broth and adjust your seasonings if needed.
8. Turn off the heat. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!