Country Style Potato And Tomato Stew With Poached Cod

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Based upon a recipe from kathleen daelemans. I've made changes since the original post based upon my own experience and that of jojostar who posted the first review.

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Steps

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Heat oil in a 5-quart non-reactive saucepan over medium high heat , add the onions , carrots , celery , mushrooms and fennel and cook until and softened , about 8-10 minutes.

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Add the garlic , tomatoes , chicken broth , potatoes , pepper flakes , and salt , stir until combined.

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Cover and reduce heat to low and cook 45 minutes or until potatoes are almost mushy but have not lost their shape.

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Add spinach and steam until wilted about 3-5 minutes.

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Lay cod over veggie mixture.

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Cover and steam until tender and fish begins to flake , 5 to 7 minutes.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, sweet onion, fennel bulb, carrots, celery ribs, mushrooms, garlic cloves, canned whole tomatoes, chicken broth, potato, baby spinach, hot pepper flakes, coarse salt, cod