French-Inspired Cod & Potato-Leek Stew

Préparation

1. 1

   Prep the ingredients

   On a cutting board, cut the cod into chunks, cube the potato, slice and rinse the leek, dice the carrot, and chop the parsley.
2. 2

   Soften the leeks

   Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leek and carrot, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and stir until softened.

   7 min
3. 3

   Simmer the potatoes

   Add the potato, chicken broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer.

   17 min
4. 4

   Poach the cod

   Stir in the heavy cream and gently place the cod chunks into the pot. Simmer over low heat without stirring hard.

   7 min

   Astuce: Keep the liquid below a rolling boil so the cod pieces stay intact.

5. 5

   Taste and serve

   Remove the bay leaf and stir in the parsley. Taste the stew and add up to 1/4 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper if needed.

   2 min