Vegetable-Cod Soup

ksduffster's Note:

I don't really care for fish soups, but I like this one because the fish is mild and firm and because the broth doesn't take an overly fishy taste. You can use any mild white fish for this soup. I have used tilapia when it was on hand. I also prefer to use a low-sodium broth when it is available. From BHG.com

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb cod fish fillet, skin removed
• 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen cut green beans
• 1 cup cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Thaw cod, if frozen; cut into 1-inch pieces. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook red sweet pepper and onion in margarine or butter until tender. Stir in vegetable broth or chicken broth, green beans, cabbage, carrot, basil, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender.
2. Add fish to saucepan. Return to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, stirring once.

Reviews

[thesoupcommie]

Great recipe, quick and easy to make. Even though I didn't have all the ingredients, substituting didn't ruin it at all. I replaced green beans and cabbage with potatoes and fresh tomatoes, added garlic and a little salt, and it came out fantastic! Thank you!

[bbarnes413_2786088]

This is a really good fish soup. I didn't have the exact ingredients and had to substitute a few things. I use brussel sprouts instead of cabbage and we were out of beans so I put in a half a can of diced tomatoes. Just before the soup was done I diced up some fresh Chives and gave the soup a good squeeze of fresh lemon.....WOW! Severed it with fresh French bread and a glass of Pinot Grigio....Excellent!

[Derf]

Love fish soups, this is a particularly good one! I used frozen whole green beans and fresh basil, thyme and rosemary. Was out of carrots, but did add one whole chopped jalepeno which added a nice zip. The rest of the recipe I followed exactly. I will be making this one often, quite delicious, thanks for posting.