Dairy-free Fish Chowder

Erin Sands — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:00:37 +0000

When it’s cold outside, it’s time for soup! This light fish chowder is smooth and deliciously creamy without the dairy! The chunks of lean white fish makes this a hearty meal!

Dairy Free Fish Chowder

Servings4-6 people

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Ingredients

2Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium oniondiced
2cloves garlicminced
1/4cup celery, chopped
1large Sweet potato, cubed
1/4cup sulfate-free white wineoptional
1quart fish stock or vegetable stock*see note
dash red pepper flakes
1pound firm white fish (cod, haddock, halibut)cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2cup cashewssoaked 4 to 6 hours
1Tbsp. lemon juice
salt and pepperto taste
2Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Heat oil in large pot. Add onion, garlic, and celery. Saute until softened about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes. Stir to combine. Add white wine. Then add 3 cups of stock and red pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes till sweet potatoes are softened.
Drain cashews and place in a high-speed blender or food processor with remaining 1 cup of stock. Puree until smooth. Add to pot and return to a simmer.
Add fish and cook 5 minutes until cooked through. Add lemon juice, parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

*Fish stock is quick and easy. You can get fish bones from your local seafood store. They’ll usually give them to you for free. Try this simple fish stock recipe from the Food Network: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/quick-fish-stock-recipe-1915795

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