Smoked Fish Stew

     I love love LOVE soups in the winter weather. It warms my belly & my soul 💋. Whatever I do with food I cook it with passion. I really enjoy cooking, thanks to my grandmother & mom but sometimes I lack the time to cook delicious meals.  I wanted to find a way to incorporate fish into my soups and make it super fast & easy. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical of boiling fish at first because I've baked, fried, grilled and breaded it before but never boiled it. When you hear boiling anything (fish, vegetables, chicken, beef) you instantly think ummmm so wheres the flavor? Well I've created, from scratch & on a budget, a delicious soup for yourself & to share with others. Even the ladies at the salon I work at couldn't get over how delicious it smelled!  

     I love this soup because you don't have to follow the recipe exactly and its low carb and super easy to make (even in a slow cooker).  When I say whatever is in your fridge you can throw in for veggies I MEAN IT. Also, if you prefer a certain fish over another then use that fish instead.  I made this soup for a party and everyone loved it. Also, feel free to cut the recipe in half because this does serve up to 8 persons. 

Ingredients:

Fish:

1 large piece of smoked salmon

1 bag fresh muscles 

1 1/2 cup lobster meat (fresh is best)

1 1/2 cup of crab meat (fresh is best)

2 cans of tuna (Torino tuna or regular)

Veggies:

2 stalks of celery 

2 tomatoes 

1/2 cubed white onion 

1 bag of baby spinach 

1/2 carton of mushrooms

Seasonings:  

2 cloves if garlic

4 tbs dill

1 bay leaf

1 lemon

1 tsp of salt & pepper

2 tbs of distiller white vinegar

3 tbs of extra virgin olive oil

Pinch of hot pepper flakes & parsley

10 sprays of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter 

Liquids:

1 Kitchen Basics Seafood Stock

2 cups water

1 cup of skim milk

As you can see, even people with a gluten intolerance can eat this soup (so even my little sister can enjoy it!!)

Directions: 

1. Pre-heat sauté pan & add oil & sauté garlic 

2. In sauté pan, add vegetables in the following order: tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach. Cook 5 mins in between each veggie.  Salt & pepper (if you are adding any other veggies, make sure you add them while keeping in mind the "harder" veggies need to be cooked longer)

3. In large pot, add broth, water and milk then bring to boil (you can make it thicker by adding 1 can of tomateo paste if you choose)

4. Add all seasonings, lemon, onion & vinegar while keeping at boil for 5 mins (I add onions here & not in beginning so they don't caramelize & add sugar to my dish. If you prefer them caramelized then add them with the garlic)  

5. Add veggies to pot and cook for 10 minutes.  (Use large spoon to break up tomatoes to create "paste")  

6.  Add fish & keep at medium heat for 7 mins. Fish will begin to separate which is an indication fish is cooked & ready to enjoy. 

7. Remove bay leaf & reduce to simmer or add to crock pot on low heat until ready to serve!

What else you can add:

- hot sauce

- any colored peppers (red, yellow, green, orange)

- tomateo paste to make it thicker

- brussel sprouts

- cauliflower 

- basil to add "sweetness" 

This is super easy to make, low carb, low fat, low sugar, gluten free (without paste) and no MSG added. Packs a punch of flavor & can be enjoyed for a few days, with the family & at big parties!  Leave your comments below!  Did you alter the recipe in any way? Made it better?  Tell me how!  Want to be featured as a weight loss champion? Email me at kiaramm123@me.com to tell me why 😄

As always, be happy, be healthy, be beautiful 💋 

xoxo

theCHUBBYskinnygirl