Fisherman's Tea (Soup)

Recipe courtesy Blue On Water, St. John's, Canada

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  salted  pork fat, chopped (scrunchions)
• 2  onions, chopped
• 1  cup  salt beef, chopped
• 3  potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
•  kosher  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2  cod fish fillets
•  fresh herbs such as chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. Cook the salted pork fat in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and they are a nice golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the salt beef, cook for 3 minutes, and add the potatoes. Cover with 4 cups water and add salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a boil and add the cod. Simmer until the cod turns from transparent to solid white, about 20 minutes.
3. Spoon the soup into bowls and garnish with the herbs.