Mediterranean Fish Chowder

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A delicious, healthy fish chowder prepared without dairy.

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Steps

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Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

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Add onion , fennel seed , garlic , salt , turmeric , pepper , bay leaf and potatoes.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer , covered , about 15 minutes.

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Add carrots.

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Simmer 3 minutes.

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Add zucchini.

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Simmer another 5 minutes , until vegetables are tender.

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Remove 1 cup of the vegetables and broth and puree in a blender.

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Return puree to thicken soup.

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Add fish and wine.

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Simmer , covered just until fish is opaque , about 1 minute.

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Remove bay leaf and serve with italian or sourdough bread.

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Ingredients

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water, onion, fennel seed, garlic clove, salt, ground turmeric, fresh ground pepper, bay leaf, potato, carrot, zucchini, flounder fillets, dry white wine