italian halibut chowder

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 pounds halibut steaks, cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• saute the peppers, celery, onion, and garlic in oil until tender. add the tomato juice or water, apple juice, mashed tomatoes, and herbs. simmer for 30 minutes.
• add halibut pieces to the soup. cook until halibut is done, about 30 minutes. salt and pepper to taste.