Simple Suppers: Fish And Smoked Oyster Chowder

Divas, here's a simple recipe for a healthy chowder. I've tossed out the cream and milk, replacing it with a lovely tomato-based broth, and instead of using bacon to add smokiness, I used smoked oysters. The result is a dish packed with healthy seafood, vegetables and huge flavor! This cooks up fast, is hearty enough for a meal and chocked full of big flavors!Fish And Smoked Oyster Chowder

Serves 4-6 people

Cooking time 30 minutes

Ingredients1/2 pound cod or tilapia fillets, cut into chunks1 3 oz. can smoked oysters4 cups vegetable stock2 cups filtered water1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes1 celery stalk, chopped1 onion, peeled and chopped4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped4 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks1/2 teaspoon chili flakes1 bay leaf2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons parsley, choppedsalt and pepper

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the onion and celery and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic and chili flakes and saute for another minute.

Add the stock, water, tomatoes, potatoes and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Next, add the fish, oysters and parsley and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the fish flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!Source for Ingredientstilapia fillets, smoked oysters, organic celery, organic onions, chili flakes and organic red potatoes from Trader Joe's organic vegetable stock, bay leaf and organic olive oil from Whole Foodsorganic parsley and organic garlic from Hollywood Farmers Market